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Nationally renowned cartoonists to join three-day Basohli Utsav in Kathua

Jammu, Sep 27 (UNI) Leading cartoonists from across the country will participate in the three-day Basohli Utsav, scheduled to be held from October 19 to 21 in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.
The annual festival brings together culture, art, heritage and creativity from across the region on a common platform.
According to an official handout, the special cartoon segment will feature four well-known cartoonists from outside Jammu and Kashmir -- Sagar Kumar, an internationally recognised cartoonist from Chhattisgarh; Subhani from Telangana; Manoj Kuril, a cartoonist known across the country; and Madhav Joshi.
Prominent cartoonists from Jammu and Kashmir, including Manoj Chopra, Chander Shekhar and Shah Tariq, will also showcase their work through live cartoon-making sessions, workshops and an exhibition.
Visitors, particularly children and young artists, will get an opportunity to watch these stalwarts work and learn the basic techniques of an art.
A special exhibition will present cartoons based on important social themes, including 'Swachh Bharat', 'Say No to Drugs and Road Safety'.
Through humour and visual storytelling, the cartoons will communicate simple but meaningful social messages to the public.
A major attraction will be the outdoor cartoon exhibition, where artworks will be displayed in an open public space rather than inside a conventional art gallery.
This will allow visitors to experience cartoon art while enjoying the cultural atmosphere of Basohli, it read.
The participation of cartoonists from different states, along with artists from Jammu and Kashmir, will add a new creative dimension to 'Basohli Utsav', that attracts hundreds of people not only from Jammu and Kashmir but also neighbouring Punjab and Himachal Pradesh.
The initiative will provide a common platform for artists, visitors and young talent while promoting art, social awareness and cultural exchange during the festival, read a handout.
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