Budding young artists from across Kashmir showcased their various talents at Idream youth festival held at Zero Bridge Fine Dine here today.
The organizers said the event aimed at providing a platform to young budding artists of various genres. 16 people mostly teenagers showcased their talents.
Art works by young emerging artists of Kashmir were exhibited at the terrace, much to the appreciation of the visitors. “The venue is surrounded by Chinars, and over here, the art works showcasing the various facets and faces of Kashmir are mesmerizing,” said Muniza Shabir, a visitor.
Many teenagers had put on display their frames that included portraits, paintings and landscapes. “It is interesting to see how the youngsters are experimenting with colors and lenses,” said Muhammad Afan Sheikh, another visitor.
The festival also saw youth bands perform live to the enthralled audience. Performances by music bands- Four Dots, Lafz and others roused applause among audience, who cheered at popular Kashmiri and Sufi songs. Poetry, dance and theratre performances were also showcased.
Raheel Khan, founder of the Idream events and advertising, while speaking about the event said it was his long cherished dream to give a vent to the hidden talents that youth of Kashmir have. “Right from my college days, I had always wanted to give a chance to budding artists, so that they can come on stage, in front of people and show what they have got,” he said. He added that more such events will be organized to “encourage, explore and channelize the raw talent of the youth of Kashmir”.