JK Academy gears up for culture carnival in Kashmir Valley

Image
Press Trust of India Jammu
Last Updated : Apr 23 2013 | 8:10 PM IST
The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages has announced that it has lined up a slew of events in Kashmir to showcase the state's folk heritage beginning with a two-month long folk music and theatre carnival, which kicks off on May 4 at Pahalgam.
Buoyed by the successes of its activities in Jammu, the Academy has lined up a busy summer calendar of cultural and literary events in Kashmir, beginning next month.
Apart from the folk music and theatre carnival, which will move to different parts of the Valley, a drama festival too, will be held in Srinagar with performances by select theatre groups.
"Extensive events to celebrate Kashmiri folk have been planned in collaboration with the tourism department," Academy secretary Khalid Bashir Ahmad said today.
"Weekly local folk music and theatre performances mixed with ghazals and light music, will he held at places across the Valley (as part of the Academy's plan)," Ahmad said.
A similar proposal for Patnitop and Katra is awaiting approval from the tourism and culture department, he said adding, "alongside the extended cultural activity, the Academy will hold a drama festival at Srinagar."
There are plans to organise all-India painting and writing camps along with contests for children, Ahmad said.
For the first time, the Academy is looking at organising a terracotta sculpture camp at Srinagar, he said.
The Academy will also be holding an Urdu and a Pahari conference in Srinagar, Ahmad added.
Meanwhile, as it gears up for a summer choc-a-block with various events, the Academy today organised book exhibitions at Jammu, Srinagar and Leh on the occasion of World Book Day.
Rare books and manuscripts, besides a large number of the Academy's publications in several languages, were put on display at the two-day exhibition commemorating World Book Day.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Apr 23 2013 | 8:10 PM IST

Next Story