The World Himachali Organization successfully hosted its first annual festival in Chandigarh. Consequently, the grand event united the diaspora while beautifully preserving traditional heritage.
CHANDIGARH — The World Himachali Organization successfully organized its first annual festival, the Nyunder-2026 Celebration, with immense collective enthusiasm. This grand cultural evening took place at MCM DAV College, located in Sector 36, Chandigarh. Meanwhile, a large number of passionate members from the Himachali community across the Tricity region attended the gala. Consequently, the entire venue transformed into a lively exhibition of Himalayan heritage and unity.
Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur attended the high-profile event as the Chief Guest. In addition, Rajya Sabha MP Sikander Kumar was present as the Guest of Honour. During his address, Thakur highly appreciated the timely initiative of the World Himachali Organization.
“Such cultural festivals play an important role in preserving the rich heritage of Himachal Pradesh and inspiring the younger generation to stay connected with their roots,” Thakur stated.
Furthermore, the festival brilliantly showcased the vibrant colors of Himachali culture through traditional performances and folk music. Renowned folk singer Karnail Rana completely enthralled the audience with his popular Himachali folk songs. Meanwhile, energetic live performances of the traditional Himachali Nati and Jhamakda dance forms added immense joy to the festive spirit. Visitors also happily enjoyed a specially arranged traditional Himachali feast, popularly known as Dham.
In addition to the performances, an outstanding exhibition depicted the glorious history, folk traditions, and rich cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh. President Asha Jaswal later highlighted the core objective of this festival. She stated that the event successfully connects the modern youth with their roots, traditions, and essential cultural values while strengthening brotherhood.
Finally, President Amit Rana shared the organization’s long-term vision. He stated that the organisation will continue to organise such programmes in the future to promote Himachali identity and culture at national and international levels. Therefore, the successful event concluded with a strong promise of global cultural preservation.
