Left in awe by scenic beauty and handicrafts, several G-20 delegates pledge to boost Kashmir tourism
1 year, 7 months ago

Left in awe by scenic beauty and handicrafts, several G-20 delegates pledge to boost Kashmir tourism

The Hindu  

May 23, 2023 09:32 pm | Updated 09:32 pm IST - SRINAGAR Impressed by exquisite and intricate handicrafts and the surrounding enchanting scenic beauty, several foreign delegates from G-20 countries were left in awe on May 23 and pledged to forge ties with Kashmir by working towards tourism prospects. Maqbool Jan, an award-winning papier mache artist, said several delegates expressed astonishment at the art work done by hand. Sajad Ahmad, a resident of famous Kanihama village in north Kashmir known for producing Kani shawls, said the foreign delegates were introduced to fine handicrafts produced by Kashmir. Simon Wong, High Commissioner of Singapore, who posted a series of pictures from Kashmir on his social media handle, praised the local culture and “scenic shikara ride”.

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