A play center was also set up in the festival for children. Those who visited the venue appreciated the Tourism department for organising such a nice festival. Local Nazims, councillors and Deputy Commissioner Shahrukh Khan also attended the festival and praised the organisers' efforts for providing an opportunity of entertainment to the tourists and locals.
Stalls of different items including, handicrafts, local culture, traditional and fast food, folk music, tourist information centre, wildlife, play-land and swings for children and other entertaining segments attracted a large number of tourists and students.
Musical nights and fireworks were also part of the festival in which local artistes and singers superbly performed and mesmerised the audience. People enjoyed the fireworks and music. The schoolchildren sang national anthem and patriotic songs to mark the Independence Day celebrations with national zeal and patriotic fervor. An official of district administration said that such festivals highlight and introduce the serene valley and ensure the access of local and foreign tourists to the beautiful places of the province and create employment opportunities for the locals. He said that the feedback received so far was encouraging. The tourists appreciated the step taken by the district administration and TCKP in holding the gala.
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