Excelsior Correspondent
RAMBAN, May 15: The three-day Banihal Youth Festival being organized by Army commenced today here at Banihal Helipad with much pomp and show.
The event of the day was ‘Banihal Got Talent’ wherein a number of young greenhorns of Banihal showcased their talent as singers, dancers, painters, comedians, stunt performers in solo and group events.
The festival’s opening ceremony also brought together the youth power to showcase the integrity and unity of the country by the National Integration rally march from Banihal Market till the Helipad.
The event got added colours by the mesmerizing performance by two times National Champion Odisha Dance Group followed by even more energetic Bhangra dance by Indian Army team and a rare performance by Military Bands which ignited the patriotic fervor amongst the spectators.
The day’s events were concluded by mystical musical instruments played by Peaceful Musical Group which arrived from Srinagar.
The local NGOs used the opportunity to create employment awareness amongst the youth in academia as well as IT sectors apart from various self employment schemes of Government.