Punjab Lok Bhawan celebrated Lohri in a traditional Punjabi manner here this evening reflecting the cultural ethos of the festival.
Chandigarh, January 13: Punjab Lok Bhawan celebrated Lohri in a traditional Punjabi manner here this evening reflecting the cultural ethos of the festival.
The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, hosted the function.Those present included Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, Punjab Chief Minister Sh. Bhagwant Singh Mann, Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Punjab Cabinet Minister Sh. Aman Arora, Sh. Harjot Singh Bains and Sh. Sanjeev Arora, Rajyasabha Member Dr. Ashok Mittal and S. Satnam Singh Sandhu, Chandigarh Mayor Harpreet Kaur Babla, Chandigarh Chief Secretary Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad, and senior officials of the Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh Administrations.
Extending Lohri greetings, the Governor highlighted the festival’s cultural and social significance, saying that such celebrations promote harmony, strengthen community bonds and help preserve civilisational values.
People also remembered the legend of Punjabi folk hero Dulla Bhatti (Rai Abdullah Khan Bhatti) with awe during the festivities. A cultural programme presented by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) featured folk dances and songs associated with Lohri.The organizers decorated the lawns of Punjab Lok Bhawan to resemble a traditional heritage village, enhancing the festive ambience.
A dinner was hosted for the dignitaries and guests. The Governor conveyed his best wishes for peace. He also wished prosperity and well-being to the people of Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh on the occasion.
