Port Blair, Nov. 1: The Department of Art & Culture, Andaman & Nicobar Administration organized a cultural exchange program in the auditorium of TGCE for the school and college students of UT of Ladakh and A&N Islands on the occasion of Foundation Day of Ladakh today. A 6 member delegation from UT of Ladakh is on a 7 days tour to the Islands. The students from Ladakh presented vibrant dances and songs, showcasing their rich cultural heritage and traditions, whereas the students of the Islands from Govt. Model SSS, Govt. Girls SSS, Govt.SSS Haddo Telugu Medium, volunteers of Nehru Yuva Kendra and Teachers Trainees of TGCE presented various folk dances of India highlighting the composite culture of the Islands.

This initiative was conducted under ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’ scheme which aims to enhance interaction & promote mutual understanding between people of different States & UTs. The students of both UTs appreciated each other’s culture and shared stage collectively by dancing on the folk dances of Ladakh and the Islands.

Dr. Jatinder Sohal, Director (Art & Culture), A&N Administration while conveying his best wishes to the visiting members of Ladakh on their Foundation Day congratulated them for presenting their folk art. The Ladakhi group also felicitated the Director (Art & Culture) on the occasion.

Dr. Rashida Iqbal, Assistant Director (Art & Culture) coordinated the programme and proposed the vote of thanks, a press release from Directorate of Art & Culture said.