Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. RAMBAN: The maiden two-day Sarazi Mela, showcasing the cultural heritage, traditions, sports and artistic excellence of the Sarazi region, concluded today at Bajkote, Dhandrath, with strong public participation.
The concluding ceremony was graced by MLA Ramban Arjun Singh Raju and Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, with Special Secretary (Health and Medical Education Department) Dhananter Singh attending as Special Guest.
Organised by the District Administration Ramban and Directorate of Tourism Jammu in collaboration with the Sarazi Mela Committee Bajkote Dhandrath, the mela served as a platform to showcase and preserve the cultural identity of the Sarazi-speaking belt. The event highlighted the region's traditions, folk music, dances, handicrafts, indigenous sports and community values under the theme "Preserving Culture, Promoting Heritage, Inspiring Youth". Winners and outstanding performers were felicitated during the concluding function.
The cultural segment remained the major attraction of the mela, featuring performances by local artists. Folk songs and dances reflected the cultural legacy of the region. The Kud dance performance drew strong applause from the audience.
An Art and Craft Exhibition (Pradarshini) displayed locally made handicrafts, traditional artefacts and indigenous products, providing a platform for local artisans to exhibit their talent and promote the region's artistic heritage.
The MLA appreciated the organisers for preserving and promoting Sarazi culture through such events and called for safeguarding local traditions and encouraging youth participation in cultural and sports activities. He announced ā¹10 lakh from his Constituency Development Fund for construction and improvement of the DhandrathāBajkote road.
The Deputy Commissioner lauded the organisers and participants for the event and reiterated the District Administration's commitment to preserving local culture and promoting tourism and rural development. He assured that the DhandrathāBajkote road project would be taken up for inclusion under the PMGSY to improve connectivity and facilitate socio-economic growth in the area.
The dignitaries also appreciated the contribution of local artists, artisans and youth. Among those present were SSP Ramban Arun Gupta, Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, Assistant Commissioner (Revenue) Shokat Hayat Mattoo, Tehsildar Ramban Deep Kumar, senior officers from various departments, prominent citizens, social activists, local artists, artisans and a large number of people from across the district.
Prominent members of the Sarazi Mela Committee Bajkote Dhandrath present on the occasion included Parshotam Singh, Gandharb Singh, Davinder Singh, Hari Lal Nag, Raj Dev Manhas, Charan Singh Manhas, Charan Dass Manhas, Rajesh Singh, Des Raj Gouria, Balwant Singh Nag, Imtiyaz Ahmed Malik and Pooja Thakur, besides several other members of the committee and the locals.
