DOGRA HERALD BUREAU
UDHAMPUR, June 21
World Music Day was celebrated here today by Natrang at its Studio Theatre with the presentation of chorus singing by a group of over 30 young artists. Ranging from traditional to western, young singers enthralled the audience through their resonating soulful singing. Few presentations were supported by the synchronized movements which not only complimented but also supplemented the overall impact of the musical presentations.
Earlier Natrang Director Balwant Thakur dwelt in detail about the history and purpose of the celebrations of International day of music. On the occasion he informed that the celebrations of world music day were conceived in the year 1981 in France by Jack Lang the then French Minister of Culture with the aim to dedicate a day to music and its powerful universal language.
Now this day is celebrated with full fun and fare all over the world with full enthusiasm and gaiety.. Balwant Thakur further informed that beauty of this world day lies in its inclusivity, It breaks down barriers and connects people from different walks of life through the shared experience of music.
It is a day to appreciate the power of music which transcends all boundaries and spreads the message of love and peace.
By celebrating world music day, we acknowledge the vital role music plays in our society and in our personal lives. “Music is the universal language of mankind and it has the magical power to change the world as it can change people” he concluded.
The artists who participated in the celebrations of world music day included Deeksha Thakur, Navjot Kour, Muskhan Manhas, Anshu Sharma, Iruvantika Gurang, Shalini, Aaradhana Sudan, Rashmi Bhagat, Akriti Jamwal, Ayushika Rajput, Harman Deep Kour, Paratishtha Sharma, Vishakha Devi, Ayushi Sharma, Mahi Verma, Pooja Thakur, Sheetal Sharma, Palak Thappa, Prerna Sharma, Simran Bhagat, Simran Rajput, Pragi Sharma, Meenu Sharma, Nandini Sharma, Sukriti Khajuria, Geeta Thakur, Mehak Raina, Richa Dutta, Tania, Aanchal Sharma, Lakshita Devi, Pratibha Verma, Anshika Mangoch, Anshika Choudhary, Parul Magotra, Nandini Sharma, Lovish Mahajan, Bhumika Manhas, Aparna Singh and Kibriya Gohar.
