Dogras organise cultural-cum-cuisine fest in New Delhi

Tribune News Service

Jammu, January 20

Jammu Diary in association with the Press Club of India and International Dogra Society(IDS) organised the Dogra Cultural-cum-Cuisine Festival at New Delhi on the premises of the Jammu Press Club.

The event was organised to showcase the rich cultural heritage and cuisine of the Dogras of Jammu to sensitise the entire nation about the untapped treasures of the Jammu region.

The event was a comprehensive package of the culture and cuisine that included the spell-binding performances by the renowned Dogra artistes who enthralled the audience with their presentations. The presentations included the Dogra folk songs, dances and rich tradition of art. The artistes who performed these items included Jatinder Singh Jamwal, Radhika Chopra, Urvashi Kiran Sharma, Sanchita Abrol and Manju Wazir.

The traditional Dogra cuisine that was served on the occasion included rajma chawal, ambal, maa ka madra, chuware ka madra, kyur, khata meat and yakhni meat. These dishes were relished by the participants and guests.

Karan Singh, MP and former Sadar-i-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir, who was the chief guest on the occasion, said, “This festival signifies the resurgence of the Dogra youth who have managed to bring Dogra culture to Jammu and sensitised the youth about the rich inheritance of our ancestors who not only shaped the erstwhile princely state but encouraged and patronised the inclusiveness.”

The event was attended by a galaxy of prominent citizens, artistes and civil society from all over India and the globe.