STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: Society for Society for Environment, Education and Modern Arts (Seema) in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Language on Wednesday organised Dogri Folk Music Programme ‘Duggar De Geet’ at K L Sehgal Hall, here.
Chairman, Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh Jamwal was the Chief Guest on the occasion.
Programme started with lightning of traditional lamp followed by Dogri folk songs sung by eminent folk singers of Jammu region.
Seema Dogra noted singer of State enthralled the audience with her sweet voice. Performances of eminent singers including Santosh Bandral, Suraj, Dimple Paul, Shallu Dogra and Ricky Singh were also appreciated by the audience. Rakesh Khanna accompanied the artists on flute, Ricky Singh on harmonium and Sonu accompanied on Dholak. Senior Actress Sapna Soni hosted the programme.
Chairman Team Jammu, Zorawar Singh said that these kind of programmes provide platform to the folk artists and also showcase rich culture of the State.
“Local artists can play a significant role in promotion of Dogri language, culture, art and music. Besides, there is a need of the hour that artists have to come out to spread awareness among the society that if we failed to carry forward our legacy among the younger generation, the day will not be far when our Dogra culture will get perished,” highlighted Zorawar Singh and assured the gathering that volunteers of Team Jammu will support all those platforms that are promoting Dogri language, culture and art.
Seema Dogra, President of the Society thanked the Secretary J&K Academy of Art, Culture and Language for their support and financial assistant.
