Literature festivals offer a platform to women writers and youth to showcase their talent and forge a strong bond with their cultural legacy, besides knowing more about their history and heritage, say Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Thursday.
At the inaugural ceremony of the two-day Veshaw Literary Festival in Kulgam, which Sinha joined via video conferencing, the L-G said the youth of Jammu Kashmir are now deeply engaging with the country’s history, values and aspirations.
“The literature festival will also explore Jammu and Kashmir’s unique spirituality and cultural significance and provide a platform for women writers and young authors to share their creative works. The event will foster appreciation for literature and strengthen the community bond,” he added.
The literature festival is organised by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in collaboration with the district administration of Kulgam, and brings together writers, artists and readers who share and discuss books and new ideas, and promote a variety of creative works.
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The writings of prominent literary figures from the region have inspired generations, Sinha said about Kulgam with regards to its historical context.
“Kulgam stands as a testament to a rich spiritual and intellectual tradition. It is a confluence of nature, spirituality, culture and literature, making this sacred land an important part of Jammu Kashmir’s heritage,” he said.
Emphasising upon the importance of creating new opportunities for young talent to explore its creative side, Sinha said such events should serve as mirrors to help reflect societal and global changes.
Calling upon young writers and poets to “effectively counter false narratives”, the Lieutenant Governor said: “Science, spirituality and literature are the three powerful forces for a progressive and vibrant society. Writers, thinkers and poets must promote the literary, scientific and spiritual heritage, enrich the folk traditions, and strengthen social harmony. They must also shed light on pressing public issues and become the voice of the marginalised.”
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