The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, inaugurated ‘New J&K-New Hope’ Cultural Festival in Jammu. A 2-day festival which showcases rich musical heritage and folk art legacy of Jammu Kashmir Union Territory. The Lt Governor lauded the joint endeavour of all J&K folk artists’ association, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Sangeet Natak Academy, New Delhi and North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala to showcase the rich musical heritage and folk art legacy of Jammu Kashmir Union Territory. Jammu Kashmir is the confluence of art, literature, wisdom and culture. This land is blessed with extremely talented people who have united the society and made tremendous contribution in national integration through their art. We are proud of our artists like Padam Shri recipient Folk Artist Sh Romalo Ram who are promoting the folk art and cultural heritage of Jammu Kashmir.. The Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT administration to provide platform and necessary handholding to the young and budding artists of the Union Territory. He also congratulated the artists for their enthralling performances on the occasion. A total of 450 artists from different parts of Jammu Kashmir participated in the Cultural Festival.