DIPR’s ‘Hansi Ke Rang, Sangeet Ke Sang’ Celebrates Kashmir’s Rich Cultural and Literary Heritage
Srinagar, October 29: The Cultural Unit Kashmir of the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu and Kashmir, organised a day-long cultural programme, “Hansi Ke Rang, Sangeet Ke Sang,” at Pt. Bhajan Sopori Auditorium in Srinagar on Thursday, bringing together poetry, humour and music to celebrate the region’s rich artistic and literary traditions.
The programme featured a humorous mushaira and live musical performances by the Kohinoor Band, offering an engaging platform for poets, musicians and other cultural practitioners to showcase their talent.
Director Information Mamta Yadav presided over the event, which was attended by Joint Director Headquarters Zahoor Ahmad Raina, Joint Director Information Kashmir Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari, Deputy Director Information PR Javaid Ahmad Rather, Deputy Director Information (Central) Kashmir Zubair Ahmed, Deputy Director PR Kashmir Mohammad Rafiq Zullah, Cultural Officer Abdul Raqib Bhat, besides officers, artists, writers, poets and scholars.
The humorous mushaira emerged as a key attraction, with prominent poets Ayub Sabir, Nazir Josh, Yousuf Gulshan, Amin Ashraf, Taseer Afzal, Muzaffar Hussain Dilbar, Jahangir Ahmad Shah, Dr. Shaida Hussain, Shabir Hakak and Ghulam Nabi Aajiz entertaining the audience with witty, satirical and humorous compositions. Their performances created an atmosphere of laughter while highlighting the enduring appeal of poetry as a medium of creative expression and social engagement.
The Kohinoor Band added a musical dimension to the programme through a lively live performance, complementing the literary proceedings and reflecting the diversity of Kashmir’s artistic traditions.
Addressing the gathering, Director Information Mamta Yadav appreciated the initiative and stressed the importance of providing vibrant platforms for artists, poets, musicians and performers to present their work before wider audiences.
She observed that cultural programmes play a significant role in preserving the region’s artistic and literary heritage while fostering social connections through shared traditions, creativity and cultural expression.
Emphasising the need to sustain cultural activities throughout the year, Yadav said DIPR would endeavour to organise such programmes every month. She noted that regular cultural engagements would create greater opportunities for established and emerging artists, encourage new talent and contribute to strengthening the cultural landscape of Jammu and Kashmir.
She also appreciated the participating poets and musicians for bringing humour, literature and music together under one roof, making the programme an engaging experience for the audience.
Joint Director Information Kashmir Syed Shahnawaz Bukhari thanked the participating artists, poets, writers and scholars for their contribution to preserving and promoting Kashmir’s artistic and literary legacy. He underlined the importance of providing meaningful platforms for cultural expression and encouraging local talent.
Cultural Officer Abdul Raqib Bhat expressed gratitude to the dignitaries, participants and audience for their support and contribution to the successful conduct of the programme.
Conducting the proceedings, Assistant Exhibition and Cultural Officer (AECO) Syed Shakeel Shan said the Cultural Unit Kashmir remained committed to preserving and promoting Jammu and Kashmir’s rich cultural heritage while creating opportunities for local artists, poets, musicians and performers to showcase their abilities.
In another significant announcement, the Cultural Unit Kashmir said it would soon organise music and theatre talent hunts to identify and encourage emerging performers from across the region. The initiative is aimed at nurturing budding talent and providing young artists with greater opportunities to demonstrate their skills.
The participating artists and poets were felicitated by the Director Information in recognition of their contributions to the programme.
The event reaffirmed DIPR’s commitment to promoting cultural activities, nurturing local talent and creating inclusive platforms for art, literature, music and humour, while strengthening public engagement with Jammu and Kashmir’s diverse artistic traditions. ANB
