DODA, OCTOBER 30: Celebrating the rich cultural heritage, artistic excellence and creative potential of the youth, the Department of Youth Services & Sports (YSS) Doda on Friday organised a two-day District-Level Cultural Track / Youth Festival at Community Hall, Doda, under the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue initiative.
The festival was graced by District Programme Officer (ICDS) Akhter Hussain Qazi as the chief guest, in presence of District Youth Services & Sports Officer (DYSSO) Ashok Kumar.
The two-day festival featured a vibrant range of cultural and creative activities, including Folk Dance, Folk Song, Poetry, Painting and Nukkad Natak, providing young participants with a valuable platform to showcase their artistic abilities, express their creativity and celebrate the rich cultural identity of District Doda.
The Community Hall witnessed colourful performances, melodious folk presentations, thought-provoking poetry, impressive artistic creations and socially relevant theatrical presentations. The enthusiastic participation of young artists reflected the district’s cultural diversity, creative potential and growing interest among youth in preserving traditional art forms.
Participants from all ten zones of District Doda:- Assar, Bhaderwah, Bhalla, Thathri, Gundna, Ghat, Doda, Bhagwah, Bhalessa and Bhatyas, participated enthusiastically, turning the festival into a vibrant celebration of cultural expression, unity and youthful creativity.
The participation of young artists from every corner of the district highlighted the importance of providing equal opportunities to youth to showcase their abilities, gain recognition and develop confidence through constructive engagement. The festival also encouraged interaction among participants and promoted mutual appreciation of the diverse cultural traditions of the district.
Beyond cultural performances, the initiative aimed to identify and nurture emerging talent, strengthen cultural awareness and encourage meaningful youth participation in community development.
Activities such as folk dance, folk song and Nukkad Natak provided participants with opportunities to celebrate their cultural roots while using creative expression to convey meaningful messages and promote social awareness.
The event was organised in accordance with the activity calendar issued by the Directorate of Youth Services & Sports Jammu and Kashmir, under the guidance of Director General, YSS J&K Anuradha Gupta and the supervision of DYSSO.
