The scene for the second day of the Sangrur Heritage & Literary Festival 2015 shifted to the another heritage building of Sangrur, General Gurnam Singh Public School here today, with the entourage of authors and other invitees marched to the school led by the band of the 13th Punjab Battalion (Jind).
The inaugural opened with a presentation of Punjab’s folk music instruments by Gurjeet Singh Jeet and his troupe who were introduced by the writer, artist Sidhaarth. The technical aspects and the history of each instrument i.e. dhol, vanjali, algoza, chimta, bugta, sarangi were informed and performed.
The first session discussed the aspects of protecting rich urban heritage in which Gurmeet Rai, the renowned architectural conservationist said that in the country there are only 8000 buildings in the country that are either protected by ASCI and the state governments, which in no way convey the vastness and true culture of our country. She emphasized the need for the well-meaning locals in each city to work towards preserving their heritage treasure and actively work to make urban development commensurate with the requirements.
Raghav singh son of Thakur Ram Partap Singh of Diggi Palace and founder of Jaipur Lit Fest said that Jaipur has shown the way how community itself can work to preserve its heritage and can be replicated by any city by taking care of their old buildings with the same passion and concern as one takes care of one’s old people.
Karanvir Singh Sibia sasid that Sangrur Heritage Preservation Society would be developing tourist literature and setting up local library besides advocacy for preservation of Sangrur.
Historian author of Jind state, Rajeev Jindal said that Sangrur had been one of the most beautiful and well planned city which could be cordoned off by its four heritage gates that no longer exist today.
Later in another session Bir Devinder Singh and Dr Rubina Shabnam along with Ashwani Kumar discussed the contribution of Saddat Hassan Manto to Indian literature, who left indelible mark through his sensitive writings that remain as bulwark and guiding light for many young writers.
Earlier the tributes were paid to General Gurnam Singh by S. Manjit Singh Sibia , Secretary, General Gurnam Singh Trust
S.Jasvir Singh (Ex Minister), Shri J.R Singla (Rtd. ETO),Mr.SurinderSharma,Mr.Balwinder Jindal,S.Gursimran Sibia,S.Harchet Chahal (Mastuana),S.Jagraj Maan,family members of Kanwar Mohinder Singh Bedi ,Brig.Rajsher Grewal,family members of S.Shamsher Singh Chief Minister Jind State ,Pali ji Grewal ,G.S Sidhu (Chairman),S.Kulwinder Singh (Ex Principal G.G.S Public School ,Sangrur )and S.Jaswinder Singh Riar (Principal G.G.S Public School ,Sangrur) attented the festival.
Artist writer Sidharth and Kamaljeet Kaur organised the painting and calligraphy workshops respectively with the students during the Festival.
Harjeet Singh’s short film on Sant Attar Singh ji Mastuana released
A short documentary on the life and contribution of Sant Attar Singh ji Mastuana was released here on the second day of the Sangrur Heritage & Literary Festival.
The short documentary has been produced and directed by Harjeet Singh of “Yeh Janam Tumhare Lekhe” fame who devoted last two months to the production of the documentary.
The inaugural opened with a presentation of Punjab’s folk music instruments by Gurjeet Singh Jeet and his troupe who were introduced by the writer, artist Sidhaarth. The technical aspects and the history of each instrument i.e. dhol, vanjali, algoza, chimta, bugta, sarangi were informed and performed.
Raghav singh son of Thakur Ram Partap Singh of Diggi Palace and founder of Jaipur Lit Fest said that Jaipur has shown the way how community itself can work to preserve its heritage and can be replicated by any city by taking care of their old buildings with the same passion and concern as one takes care of one’s old people.
Karanvir Singh Sibia sasid that Sangrur Heritage Preservation Society would be developing tourist literature and setting up local library besides advocacy for preservation of Sangrur.
Historian author of Jind state, Rajeev Jindal said that Sangrur had been one of the most beautiful and well planned city which could be cordoned off by its four heritage gates that no longer exist today.
Earlier the tributes were paid to General Gurnam Singh by S. Manjit Singh Sibia , Secretary, General Gurnam Singh Trust
S.Jasvir Singh (Ex Minister), Shri J.R Singla (Rtd. ETO),Mr.SurinderSharma,Mr.Balwinder Jindal,S.Gursimran Sibia,S.Harchet Chahal (Mastuana),S.Jagraj Maan,family members of Kanwar Mohinder Singh Bedi ,Brig.Rajsher Grewal,family members of S.Shamsher Singh Chief Minister Jind State ,Pali ji Grewal ,G.S Sidhu (Chairman),S.Kulwinder Singh (Ex Principal G.G.S Public School ,Sangrur )and S.Jaswinder Singh Riar (Principal G.G.S Public School ,Sangrur) attented the festival.
Artist writer Sidharth and Kamaljeet Kaur organised the painting and calligraphy workshops respectively with the students during the Festival.
Harjeet Singh’s short film on Sant Attar Singh ji Mastuana released
A short documentary on the life and contribution of Sant Attar Singh ji Mastuana was released here on the second day of the Sangrur Heritage & Literary Festival.
The short documentary has been produced and directed by Harjeet Singh of “Yeh Janam Tumhare Lekhe” fame who devoted last two months to the production of the documentary.
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