Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 7: Nami Dogri Sanstha (NDS) organized a special musical programme “Maa Boli Da Maan” which comprised of some Dogri fusion music numbers and a blend of Dogri and western music.
Ravi Kesar, Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Board, was the chief guest on the occasion and the function was presided over by DC Raina, former Advocate General and chairman, Baba Kaliveer Charitable Trust, Jammu.
Lalit Sharma, former Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, was guest of honour. Sohail Kazmi, eminent journalist was the special invitee and Subhash Shastri was the president of the programme. Advocate Dogra Harish Kaila, president, Nami Dogri Sanstha and Prof Anupama Sharma, patron, NMS Youth Wing also co-shared the dias.
The Dogri songs presented on the occasion reflected the cultural, traditional, folk, ethnic and social ethics of the Dogras and Duggar. The singers include Advocate Nidhi Kaila, Sanjeet Kumar, Rita Khadial, Saras Bharti and Suresh Chowhan.
The accompanists were Lucky on Octopad, Krishan Kumar Johny on Synthesizer, Vinay Kumar on Tabla, Satvir Singh on Guitar, Rajiv Salotra on Dholak and Sunil Kumar Sharma on Flute. The programme was compered by Sapria Soni, a famous drama artist.
Earlier, the programme began with lighting of the traditional lamp by all the dignitaries presiding over the function.
In his address, the chief guest said that Dogri language is the identity and pride of Dogras. He further expressed that rich Dogri folk is a mirror of our devotion, courage, benevolence and brotherhood. He also gave a cash reward of Rs 1000 to a little girl singer, Ms Barbie.
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