STATE TIMES NEWS
KATRA: Natrang’s Dance show ‘Celebrating Cultural Melange’ through various dance forms of Jammu and Kashmir mesmerised the jam-packed Matrika auditorium, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra. Conceived and directed by Balwant Thakur, this unique presentation of dances transported the pan-India audience to a rejoicing journey of the amazing cultural diversity of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Ravindra Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Reasi was the Chief Guest whereas Manu Khajuria, Organiser, Voice of Dogra, London and Shiv Nirmohi, eminent cultural activist and historian were the Guests of Honour on the occasion. Prominent among those who graced the occasion included Ajay Khajuria, Registrar SMVDU, Dr. Balwant Singh, Ex Advisor RBI and Dr. Shanamugam, Treasurer TIES. The programme opened with traditional ‘Kud’ of Jammu region followed by vibrant Kashmiri ‘Rouf’.
The programme culminated through the presentation of a mega group dance ‘Unity in diversity of J and K’, exclusively designed and composed to portray the harmony and the cultural co-existence of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The artists who performed included Sunny Mujoo, Ankush Bhasin, Vinay Sultan, Jyoti Kumari, Geetanjali Khajuria, Ruchika Khajuria, Nikhil Manhas, Aarti Salathia, Naina Sharma, Asha Kotwal, Bindia, Simran Chauhan, Khushi, Simran Kaur, Garima Sharma, Razia Akhter, Ravika, Deepali Sharma, Jasvinder Kour, Tableen Kour , Saloni Verma, Ronit Mishra, Ankuleshwar Manhas, Anil Sharma and Roshal Sarmal.The show was choreographed by Rakesh Kona, lights were designed by Gaurav Jamwal and executed by Ankush Lakhnotra. Mohd. Yaseen did the sound and the show was managed by Rahul Singh and Mahikshit Singh.
