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Lorhi and Raghunath Bazar Festival 2011, wil be held on January 12 ad 13 in temple city of Jammu. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu Dr. Pawan Kotwal conducted a meeting to finalize the required arrangements in this regard. Tourism department to showcase cultural heritage of Jammu region in collaboration with District Administration, Travel and Trade Industry, Raghunath Bazar Business Association will organize the event.
Festival will be organized at Bagh-e-Bahu, Kala Kendra and will culminate at Raghunath Bazar with festive features on Lorhi day. A heritage walk to highlight the built heritage of Jammu will also be held starting from Amar Mahal Palace to Raghunath Bazar. The festival will showcase the culture of Jammu, songs and dances, heritage and ethnic food to attract tourism. Shopping bonanza will be offered by the Raghunath Bazar Businessmen Association during the two day by way of discounts etc. It was also decided to hold a Chajja making competition of school children at Kala Kendra.
Inauguration of festival, invitation to VIP and dignitaries, valedictory function, proposed sub-committees for organizing the event, Band display by CRPF, illumination of Bahu Fort, cultural programmes by Song & Drama Division, Food festival by Hotel Association, exhibition of photographs by Information/Tourism Department, Ethnic Food Stalls, illumination of Kala Kendra, Cultural show besides Jammu Municipality will ensure a festive look to the Jammu were brought under discussion. Sanitation, water and power supply, lighting arrangements, medicare, traffic, security, fire services were also discussed threadbare. Div Com necessitated the significance of enhanced synchronization among all concerned agencies to ensure better arrangements and avoid any inconvenience to the participants and the public as well. He directed them to gear up their men and machinery to make all arrangements well in time.
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