<span style="color: #222222;">In Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated two-day Cultural Festival 'New J&K-New Hope' at Abhinav Theatre Jammu. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the LG lauded the joint endeavour of All J&K Folk Artists' Association, J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi and North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala to showcase the rich musical heritage and folk art legacy of Jammu Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor observed that J&K is the confluence of art, literature, wisdom and culture and this land is blessed with extremely talented people who have united the society and made tremendous contribution in national integration through their art. He further said 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 J&K. The Lt Governor reiterated the commitment of the UT Administration to provide the platform and necessary handholding to the young and budding artists of the UT. He also congratulated the artists for their enthralling performances on the occasion. A total of 450 artists from different parts of J&K are participating in the Cultural Festival.</span>