Doodhpathri Festival Chinar Corps celebrates Doodhpathri Festival
Srinagar/IBNS: Indian Army Tuesday organised the Doodhpathri Festival at Doodhpathri in Budgam district to commemorate 'Azaadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' and 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh'.
According to a statement by Defence spokesman Col Emron Musavi the festival provided a platform for locals to showcase their immense talent.
At the festival, the singers enthralled audiences with their rendition of songs, cultural troupes performed engrossing performances, martial arts display by teams from Beerwah and Icchgam and the foot-tapping Bhangra amazed the people.
The festival also had sporting events including unique village games and horse riding where riders displayed their daring and skills.
The highlight of the games was Huzaif Shah of Charar-i-Sharief, a YouTube sensation, fascinated the public with his display of football trick shots.
“The festival was conducted in the lush grasslands of Doodhpathri, which literally translates into Valley of milk. This scenic location in the Budgam district is an unexplored beauty. With the conduct of the festival, the locals are hopeful to put Doodhpathri on the tourist circuit," the Defence spokesman said.
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