The people in Dehradun will get a glimpse of various aspects of the folk culture of the Jaunsar-Bawar region here today. The Pioneer, Dehradun edition, is organising the Jaunsar Mahotsav at the BR Ambedkar Stadium, ONGC today.
The State’s Culture and Tourism minister Satpal Maharaj will be the chief guest on the occasion while the former director general of Indian Coast Guard and chairman of the Uttarakhand disaster management advisory committee, Rajendra Singh Tomar will be the special guest along with former ADG of Indian Coast Guard Kriparam Nautiyal.
The event is being organised with the special assistance of the Jaunsar Bawar Sevavrat Karmchari Mandal, Dehradun. The Jaunsar Mahotsav is aimed at eliciting focus at the rich cultural heritage of the Jaunsar –Bawar region in Dehradun district while also providing an opportunity to the public to enjoy a day of folk music, dance and traditional recipes.
Noted folk singer Vicky Chauhan along with other singers including Abhinav Chauhan, Bhajan Verma, Layak Ram, Kundan Chauhan, Bhagat Rana, Arvind Rana, Akash Verma, Sitara and young singers Daksh Chauhan and Vedansh will render folk numbers during the event. In addition to the singers, cultural troupes will perform folk dances of the Jaunsar region including the Hathi Nritya, Harin Nritya, Pandav Nritya, Harul and Jhenta.
In addition to the folk performances, stalls selling traditional food items from Jaunsar and other items and services will also be set at the venue. The event which is set to start at 11 AM is open for all visitors.