BARAMULLA, Aug. 10 -- In a historic feat, 10,000 young women from Baramulla created a world record by performing the largest Kashmiri Folk Dance ever at the 'Kashur Riwaaj' cultural festival, a mega event organized by the Dagger Division of Chinar Corps in collaboration with Baramulla District Administration and Indrani Balan Foundation, in the lead up to 78th Independence Day celebration.

The festival was held at Prof. Showkat Ali Indoor Stadium to showcase the vibrant traditions of Kashmir through traditional dances, music, calligraphy, and cultural activities. The highlight was the collective performance of the Rouf dance by the young women, setting a new world record.

"We have been rehearsing for almost a month. Now we feel all the ...