Kashmiri translation of Russian folk, modern stories ‘Poz te Apuz’ released

JK Cultural Council in collaboration with Department of Information and Public Relations today organized a book release function here at DIPR Media Complex in which a Kashmiri translation of Russian writings was released.

Translated by Maharaj Krishan Mawa Masroor, ‘Poz te Apuz’ isthe Kashmiri translation of Russian Folk and Modern stories.

   

Speaking on the occasion, Mawa said it is the burningpassion which makes the literary works worth reading and same has been on hispart as far as the said book is concerned.

Speaking as the Chief Guest, Director Information andPublic, Gulzar Ahmad Shabnum congratulated Mawa for his book and said thattranslation of Tolstoy’s works in Kashmi language is a distinction for him.

“One needs to be sincere and passionate enough to preservehis/her culture and language and must strive to inculcate the same in theyounger generations,” he added.

He further said that translation of literature of the otherlanguages in Kashmiri is a valuable addition to its literature. He said thattranslations act as building force amongst different linguistic nations.

He said that DIPR is going to restore its publications indifferent languages being mandated to promote these.

The function was held in presence of a large number ofwriters, poets, broadcasters and intellectuals including President JK CulturalCouncil, G R Hassarat Gadda; G M Aajir; Satish Vimal; Pyarai Hatash, AftabAhmed, Bashir Aarif, Zeeshan Fazil, Nissar Naseem and others.

On the occasion, speakers highlighted the role of Mawa inthe literary circles and also emphasized on the need for bringing together thewriters of all forms of literature. They also suggested for establishment ofArt Gallery in Srinagar, where various forms of art can be put together.

Mawa is a noted writer who has three literary publicationsto his name which includes Bakshanhar Te Surgik Wat Pad, Jowhare Kayinat andDesi Dawa Te Desi Elaj.

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