2-Day Gojri writers Conference begins at JKAACL, Jammu.
The Jammu & Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture, and Languages (JKAACL) have successfully begun today with a 2-Day Gojri writers Conference at JKAACL premises in Jammu.
The Conference was inaugurated in a traditional way by presentation of Gojri Dance by Shazia Choudhary and
Mohd. Rafeeq & group. The program began with release of two books written by Abdul Hameed Kasana and Babar Afzal by Sh. Abdul Gani Kohli, Former Minister in the presence of Irshad Hussain Choudhary, Ahmad
Din Shanas, Anil Sehgal and Bharat Singh, Secretary, JKAACL. Internationally renowned artist of J&K Mrs.
Seema Anil Sehgal was also honoured for her contribution to the field of music.
At the outset, Sh. Bharat Singh (JKAS), Secretary JKAACL, gave a heartfelt cordial welcome to everyone. While
addressing the audience, he said that today’s gathering shows that how much you love your culture and this is
how we can protect our culture. He said that such platforms are very helpful to promote the culture. Cultural
Academy as per its mandate can creates occasions for such debates where you can express your thoughts for
preservation of your Culture and Language but the basic work is to be done by the writers and people of the
community. After this Abdul Gani Jagal presented keynote address on Cultural Heritage of Gujjars.
After this Chief Guest Sh. Sh. Anil Sehgal gave his address, in which he praised the efforts of JKAACL in
promoting literature and culture of J&K.
In his presidential address Sh. Abdul Ghani Kohli appreciated the efforts of JKAACL specially the Secretary
Bharat Singh for taking JKAACL to the new heights by organising such literary and cultural activities. He
stressed upon the need to encourage new generation of writers to write on various aspects of socio themes.
Dr. Shahnawaz, Editor Cum cultural Officer, JKAACL presented Vote of thanks .He said that such initiatives will
be taken in future also.
After the inaugural session paper reading session was organised in which Mohd. Mansha Khaki and Dr. Abdul
Wahid Qadri presented their papers on “Baba Ji Saab Larvi Gi Poonch Ma Aamad” and “Gujjar Qoom gi
Pasmandgi Gi Wajuhaat”. The session was presided over by Sh. Ghulam Sarvar Chouhan and Master Mohd
Bashir Poswal.
The paper reading session was followed by Gojri music program. Mr. Bashir Ahmad , Mastana , a renowned
Gojri singer presented Gojri song in his scintillating voice. After this Razia Ashraf and party, Parveena Jan and
party and Tasleema Jan and Party mesmerized the audience by their songs in their melodious voices. The
artists were equally supported by the renowned musicians like Rakesh Anand on Flute, Sahil Jasotra on Tabla,
Sunil Sharma on Synth and Rakesh Kumar on Octopad.
At the conclusion of the event, Poetry session was held in which following poets presented their poetries
Rana Abrar, Saraj-u- din Sani, Sadeeq Ahmad Sadique, Shazia Choudhary, Mohd. Rasheed Qadeeri, Abdul
Qayoom Betab, Haji Mohd Zaman , Mohd. Bashir Khaki, Jan Mohd. Haqeem, Gh. Sarwar Chouhan, Noor Mohd
Majrooh, Mohd Bashir Lohar and K.D. Maini.
The event was ably conducted by Taeeb Raza.
