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Kashmir's Sonzal Festival: How Youth Culture Thrives Amid University Tradition

Kashmir University is hosting its annual Sonzal youth festival to promote art and cultural activities. The eight-day event features diverse performances including Sufi music and traditional presentations. Students from across the valley are participating in competitions ranging from debates to painting. This marks the 17th year of the festival that provides a vital platform for young talent.

Key Points: Kashmir University Sonzal Youth Festival Promotes Art Culture

  • Eight-day inter-university festival organized by Dean's Student Welfare department
  • Features Sufi music, debates, painting competitions and theatrical performances
  • Provides platform for students from all Kashmir districts to showcase talent
  • Celebrates 17-year tradition of promoting cultural exchange among youth
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Kashmir University organises annual Youth festival 'Sonzal' to promote art, cultural activities

Kashmir University's 8-day Sonzal youth festival showcases student talent through music, debates, and cultural performances, celebrating 17 years of artistic tradition.

"The most special element is that we have been organising it for the past 17 years - Dr Shahid Ali Khan, Cultural Officer"

Srinagar, November 25

Kashmir University has organised its annual Youth Festival, "Sonzal, " to promote art and cultural activities among the youth in the valley.

The eight-day-long inter-university youth festival has been organised by the Department of Dean's Student Welfare (DSW) at the convocation centre of the university.

The festival witnessed a mix of cultural and traditional presentations, including energetic performances from Sufi brothers and other musical bands that enthralled the jam-packed young audience in the convocation complex of the university.

Besides promoting art and culture, the festival also aims to provide a platform to the students of the Kashmir University to show their hidden talent through cultural programs, musical shows, debates, art competitions and other art-related activities.

Such festivals also play a vital role in increasing cultural exchange as students from different colleges of all districts, including north and south Kashmir, took part on a larger scale.

All the departments of the Kashmir University, especially the cultural wing of the Dean of Students ' Welfare (DSW), have been engaged in organising a number of student-friendly programmes, attracting art-loving audiences through thrilling performances.

Speaking on the same, Dr Shahid Ali Khan, Cultural Officer at the Kashmir University, told ANI, "The most special element of the festival is that we have been organising it for the past 17 years. There were several competitions on painting, debate, quiz, theatre, music and many other art-related activities. We wish to provide students with a platform to showcase their talent. It is a full-fledged festival that presents a learning opportunity to the students."

The students, who took part in the festival, also shared their thoughts on being a part of it.

"Apart from studies, we are able to showcase another side of ourselves in art and culture. It is very overwhelming for me," said one of the students.

The 'Sonzal' festival started on November 20 and is set to conclude on Thursday, November 27.

- ANI

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Arjun K
️17 years of Sonzal festival! That's incredible consistency. Our universities in other states should learn from Kashmir University about maintaining cultural traditions. The Sufi performances must have been magical!
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Rohit P
While I appreciate the cultural initiative, I wish there was more coverage of such positive events from Kashmir in national media. We mostly hear only negative news from the valley. This festival shows the vibrant youth culture that exists there.
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Sarah B
The inter-university aspect is brilliant! Bringing students from different districts together helps break barriers and build friendships. More colleges across India should organize such inclusive cultural exchanges.
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Michael C
As someone who visited Kashmir last year, I can imagine how beautiful these cultural performances must be against that stunning backdrop. The valley's rich heritage deserves such platforms. Kudos to the organizers!
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Ananya R
Exactly what our youth needs! Beyond academics, such events build confidence and teamwork. Hope they continue this wonderful tradition for many more years. The painting and debate competitions sound particularly interesting!

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