Festival to bring Kashmiri crafts, culture to Delhi
India TV NewsTo promote peace, and prosperity, while offering "a new perspective" from Jammu and Kashmir, an upcoming festival here will showcase the crafts, cuisine, and culture of the recently created union territory. Titled "Urooj-e-Kashmir", the six-day cultural extravaganza will be organised by Delhi-based organisation India Talent Treasure Trust at the India Gandhi National Centre for the Arts here from December 20. With an aim to promote "togetherness", an art and handicraft exhibition will showcase the beauty and talent of J&K, offering the visitors an opportunity to experience a "mini Kashmir". Among the speakers will be actress Soha Ali Khan, poet Darakhshan Andrabi, Kashmir's first female pilot Sami Ara, classical vocalist Raza Ali Khan, actor-model Zain Imam, journalist-activist Sohail Kazmi, and film producer Sandeep Marwah among others.