Jammu, Feb. 15 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the two-day cultural festival 'New J&K-New Hope' at Abhinav Theatre here on Thursday.

The Lt Governor lauded the joint endeavour of the All J&K Folk Artists' Association, J&K Academy of Art, Culture, & Languages, Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi, and the North Zone Cultural Centre, Patiala, to showcase the rich musical heritage and folk art legacy of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.

"Jammu and Kashmir is the confluence of art, literature, wisdom, and culture. This land is blessed with extremely talented people who have united society and made tremendous contributions to national integration through their art," the Lt. Governor said.

"We are proud of our a...