In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the government has reopened the Badamwari Garden in Srinagar for the general public as well as tourists from today in an attempt to promote tourism and revive cultural activities in the Kashmir valley. The aromatic garden in Srinagar is currently witnessing an almond bloom.<br />''<br />''AIR Correspondent reports that the aromatic garden in Srinagar city is currently witnessing an almond bloom all around thus mesmerizing the people visiting over there. The aromatic garden is known as "Badam Waer" in the Kashmiri language.<br />''<br />''The tourism department of Kashmir organised the pre-opening and colourful cultural programmes at Badamwari yesterday to announce the opening of the garden for the general public from today.<br />''<br />''During the opening ceremony, a number of cultural activities including traditional folk songs and group dance known as "KASHMIRI RAUFF" were performed by local artists of the Kashmir Valley. Badamwari was closed for visitors last year despite almond bloom due to the unprecedented Covid-19 lockdown circumstances.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Meanwhile, Director Tourism Kashmir, Mr Ghulam Nabi Ittoo has said that tourists drawn from various parts of the country should come and enjoy the scenic beauty of Kashmir. </span>