Srinagar: Exhibiting unique folk art of Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage and ethinic legacy, the local artists today mesmerised the audiences with their fascinating performances at the venues across Srinagar and Ganderbal districts during the pre-events of upcoming three day mega ‘Vitasta Cultural Festival,”.
People of all ages and genders throng the captivating events held at various venues including the city’s iconic Kong Posh Park, Zero Bridge, Zabarwan Park, Badamwari Garden and the picturesque Alusteng village in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district.
The folk artists, comprising both seasoned veterans and emerging talents, skillfully held audiences mesmerised with their diverse range of colourful performances, which included art forms such as Bhand Pather, Gujri, Dhambali, Bach Nagma, Rauf, and other captivating expressions of cultural heritage besides the performances of beautiful folk songs and dances and captivating folk dramas.
Notably, the upcoming three-day ‘Vitasta Cultural Festival’ is scheduled to grace the stage from June 23 to 25. This prestigious carival, which is the third and final edition of a series, is being organised by the Union Ministry of Culture, through the North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala. The earlier two parts of the festival were organised in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) and Pune (Maharashtra).
The pre-event programmes of this prestigious festival will continue till June 21 at around two dozen locations in Srinagar and the surrounding districts, with the aim of serving as a platform for artists representing diverse art forms of Kashmiri folk culture. These programmes would help to showcase and promote the talents of these artists, providing them with an opportunity to exhibit their skills and preserve the rich artistic heritage of Kashmiri folk culture.