Dogra culture to be showcased at ‘Jammu Haat’ exhibition soon by Jammu Admn

Jammu, Aug 21 (UNI) In the first of its kind initiative after decades, Dogra culture will be showcased during an exhibition to be organized at Jammu Haat soon by the Jammu District Administration, officials said here on Saturday.

Chairing a meeting here on Saturday, Deputy Commissioner Anshul Garg reviewed the arrangements for organizing the exhibition at Jammu Haat wherein he stressed upon the officers to work in synergy with other departments and provide the requisite items to the District Industries Centre well before time for the smooth installation of stalls at the Haat.

It was apprised in the meeting that the Academy of Art Culture and Languages was directed to provide Dogra dress and other cultural items for display.

Similarly, the Handicrafts and Handloom department was asked to provide items related to Dogra culture such as Chabri, Charkha, Chajja, Kundi, Danda, Charpai etc.

The General Manager District Industries Centre, who is also the Liaison Officer to coordinate with other concerned departments for setting up of stalls at Jammu Haat, apprised the Deputy Commissioner regarding certain requirements to highlight district Jammu such as photographs of religious places, tourist places, heritage places border tourism, adventure tourism, Dogra culture, food, dresses and local produce etc.

The tourism department was asked to provide photos along with frames with descriptions of places and monuments and videos of tourist places for display at Jammu Haat.

The archives department was asked to provide photographs of historic spots and artifacts related to the culture of Jammu. The Information Department was asked to provide videos highlighting specific places and achievements of Jammu district.