Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 27: `Lok Rang’- a colourful programme based on the diverse folk dances of Jammu & Kashmir, was presented by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, Ministry of External Affairs, under Horizon Series here today at IIIM Auditorium.
The programme ‘Lok Rang’ opened with a mesmerizing Dogri dance ‘Sunne Di Pakkhi’ which gave a befitting opening to the programme with its fast-paced rhythms and glittering costumes. This was followed by another foot tapping Dogri number ‘Taren Tudaan Peiyan’. Glorifying the seasonal diversity and scenic beauty of the hills, this thrilling dance prompted everyone in the audiences to dance along. Total ten dance items choreographed by Aakash Dogra were presented during the programme. The programme touched the climax when traditional Jagarna traditional dance of the Jammu Hills was showcased on stage. The other dances which featured in the programme included Kashmiri Rouf, Bach Nagma, Hafiz Nagma, Ladakhi, Gojari, Pahari, and Bhadarwahi.
The artists who participated in the programme in addition to Aakash Dogra included Bharat Bhushan, Bunty Kumar, Pankaj Handoo, Komal Kalyan, Neha Bhougal, Jyoti Kumari, Priya Singh, Diksha Sharma, Sadhvi Verma, Isha Nayyer, and Urvashi Sharma.
Dr Ram Vishwakarma, Director Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine was the chief guest on the occasion and he appreciated the efforts of ICCR Jammu in rejuvenating the cultural life of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Earlier welcoming the jam-packed auditorium, the Regional Director of ICCR Jammu Balwant Thakur informed that one International event is being held on 30th of October at Police Auditorium, Jammu for which artists are coming all way from Malaysia to present their programme.
The presentations of the programme were done by Anjusha Sharma.
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