J&K: Machhal Cultural Festival Celebrated with great fanfare in Kupwara in North Kashmir

Sep 13, 2023

Kupwara (J&K), Sept 13 (ANI): Machhal Cultural Festival was celebrated with great fanfare and enthusiasm at Machhal Sports Ground in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara. It was organised by the villagers with the support of the Indian Army. Deputy Commissioner of Kupwara along with other senior government and police officers also participated in the festival. The purpose of the festival was to promote sports, tourism, and local talents along with a message of peace, harmony and development. Different activities like Barefoot Mini Marathon, Pony race, Cricket league, Volleyball League, Athletics and Trekking were held. School children and youth performed music and dance performances at the event. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir government and the Indian Army have been trying their best to promote border areas of Kupwara as tourist destinations.