SRINAGAR — Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday inaugurated the Veshow Festival in Kulgam, describing it as a vibrant platform for ideas, creativity and cultural dialogue.
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said the festival, rooted in the timeless Rishi-Sufi legacy of Jammu and Kashmir, celebrates literature, art, heritage and handicrafts.
He said the festival provides an opportunity to promote the region’s rich cultural traditions while encouraging creative expression and dialogue.
Sinha also suggested several initiatives for preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of Jammu and Kashmir, including the creation of a Veshow Archive, multilingual translations, mobile libraries, writers’ residencies and youth-led cultural podcasts.
He emphasised the importance of documenting the region’s literary and cultural legacy and making it accessible to future generations. — (KIMS)