Jammu Kashmir. Youth of Baramulla district created a world record by registering their names to the Universal Records Forum (URF) for the largest-ever Kashmiri folk dance performed by 10,000 young women at the ‘Kashur Riwaaj’ cultural festival.
This was the largest-ever Kashmiri Folk Dance performed by 10,000 young women at Kashur Riwaaj Cultural Fest on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day.
The mega event was organised by the Dagger Division of Chinar Corps in collaboration with Baramulla District Administration and Indrani Balan Foundation (IBF). The festival took place at Prof. Showkat Ali Indoor Stadium to showcase the vibrant traditions of Kashmir through traditional dances, music, calligraphy and cultural activities.
A group of 10,000 women from Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district created a record Saturday by performing the largest Kashmiri folk dance ever at a cultural festival. The festival was held at Showkat Ali Indoor Stadium to showcase the vibrant traditions of Kashmir through traditional dances, music, calligraphy and cultural activities.
“We have been rehearsing for almost a month. Now we feel all the effort was worth it. This is a great achievement and we are proud to be part of the world record,” the spokesperson quoted one of the participants as having said.
The District Administration, led by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Minga Sherpa, ensured the smooth execution of the event, where Corps Commander of the Chinar Corps, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, was the chief guest.
The Indrani Balan Foundation (IBF), led by Punit and Janhavi Balan, supported the initiative, continuing their involvement in various development and cultural activities in Baramulla.
This record-breaking event was adjudicated by the Universal Records Forum.
Universal Records Forum (URF) is an ISO 9001:2015 certified organisation, compliant to Guinness records standards.
The success of ‘Kashur Riwaaj’ has set a benchmark for future cultural engagements in the region, uniting the youth of Kashmir in a display of tradition and patriotism.
