KUPWARA, JULY 28(KNS): Akashvaani Srinagar in collaboration with Indian Army and District Administration Kupwara today organized a Pahari Music show on the banks of river Kishenganga at LoC Keran to commemorate India’s G-20 presidency.

The show featured performances by renowned singers of district Kupwara.

The audience was captivated by the scintillating performances of the eminent musicians including Tariq Pardesi and Masarat Naaz. Students from local schools also performed dance and singing during the show.

People from otherside of LoC also got engaged and enjoyed the show. 

Maqsood Ahmed, Programme Executive Akashvani Srinagar, shared insights about the event. He highlighted the efforts of Akashvani Srinagar to engage and inform the people about the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, commemorating our nation’s freedom struggle and India’s G-20 presidency.

On the occasion, renowned Indian Poet, Sagar Pandit read out his poetry on the stage which was applauded by the audience. 

GOC, Garish Kalia in his speech mentioned the efforts of Army in facilitating cultural and tourism activities in border areas like Keran. 

Public Orator and Poet, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Masoodi who belongs to the same area, in his speech, highlighted the background of the Keran village. He appreciated the efforts of Army and District Administration for organizing the variety programme near the LoC. 

The music show witnessed participation of various dignitaries including renowned Poet Sagar Pandit; GOC, Garish Kalia; Brigade Commander, NR Kulkarni, Public Orator, Poet & DG Survey & Land Records, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Masoodi; District Information Officer Kupwara, Iftakhar Naseem; Retired Col. Dev Anand, Retired Principal, Dr. Jahangir Danish, Social Worker/Poet, Iftakhar Qureshi; Chairman Pahari Cultural Club Karnah, Rasheed Lone and Artists of Pahari Cultural Club Karnah.

Later, the artists and student performers were awarded with the gifts to appreciate their talent.(KNS).