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Chandigarh, July 21
The Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Akademi (CSNA), in collaboration with the World Punjabi Heritage Center, will organize ‘Virse De Waris’, a cultural program celebrating Punjab’s rich heritage, at Rani Laxmi Bai Hall in Sector 38, Chandigarh, on July 25.
The event, scheduled to begin at 4 pm, will feature Punjabi folk music performances by artists trained at the Akademi, highlighting the state’s language, traditions and cultural legacy. Organizers said the program aims to promote and preserve Punjab’s heritage while encouraging younger generations to remain connected with their cultural roots.
A key attraction of the event will be the presentation of the ‘Guardians of Heritage Award (Virse De Waris Award)’ to eminent personalities for their outstanding contributions to Punjabi culture, arts and society.
The awardees include veteran actress Nirmal Rishi, writer Neena Tiwana, social worker Jatinder Kaur, legendary Punjabi singer Muhammad Sadiq, actress Sunita Dhir, educationist Dr Deepak Manmohan, folk singer Bai Hardeep, actor B.N. Sharma, actress Gurpreet Bhangu, singer Biba Gulshan Komal, singer Pammi Bai, singer Dolly Guleria, actor Ajaib Aujla, actor Shavinder Mahal, singer Amar Noorie, actor Malkit Rauni, actor-comedian Gurpreet Ghuggi, singer Hans Raj Hans, and several other distinguished personalities.
CSNA Chairperson Dr Sukhminder Kaur Brar (Sukhi Brar) invited art enthusiasts and the public to attend the program, which is expected to bring together leading personalities from the fields of art, literature, music, theatre and social service in a celebration of Punjab’s vibrant cultural heritage.
The North News
