NEW DELHI: A winter carnival marking the celebration of Jammu & Kashmir Day was held today at New Moti Bagh Club, New Delhi. The event was organized by the Resident Commission, Jammu & Kashmir in collaboration with New Moti Bagh Residents Welfare Association with joint efforts of Sudhandu Pandey, President, NMB¬RWA and Dr. Rashmi Singh.
The venue exuded a pleasant aesthetic ambience tempting the visitors to click selfies in the instagrammable environment displaying the paitings curated during the famous Sambhaav Utsav held in the Resident Commission in 2024. Principal Resident Commissioner, Dr. Rashmi Singh, expressed her delight envisioning upstride of Sambhaav Utsav in the form of this carnival. Sudhanshu Pandey, President, NMB-RWA, expressed gratitude for this cultural and artistic extravaganza showcasing the true spirit of J&K.
The event was a testimony to the rich and diverse cultural heritage of J&K. The wintry air of Delhi was laced with the beguiling aroma of Kashmiri gourmet and Dogri cuisine. The festive platter included Wazwan thali for the non-vegetarian palettes as well as lip smacking spicy vegetarian delicacies. The saffron aroma of the piping Kashmiri hot Kehwa swirled in the air thrilling all the taste buds.
In addition to the enticing culinary delights, the people also enjoyed the foot tapping cultural performance which included Kashmiri, Dogri and Pahadi folk performances sponsored by J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation by the local residents mainly comprising senior bureaucrats and their families. The authentic intricately designed Pashmina shawls, especially the GI tagged ones, Sarees, Pherans, Papermachie artwork attracted staggering number of buyers.
