KULLU: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the sixth cultural evening of the International Kullu Dussehra Festival-2026 as the chief guest at Lal Chand Prarthi Kala Kendra on Monday evening. He extended greetings and best wishes to the people of the state on the occasion.
Earlier, the Chief Minister formally inaugurated the traditional Lalri dance, a folk tradition of Kullu, at the Rath Ground and also participated in the performance.
The laser and drone show, along with the global dance performances, emerged as major attractions at the Rath Ground. Artists from Indonesia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, the United States, Thailand, Malaysia, Egypt, Sri Lanka and Nepal enthralled the audience with their performances during the global dance. A student troupe of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations also participated in the event.
Indian cultural troupes representing Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand and Rajasthan showcased their rich cultural heritage. Performances of Kerala’s traditional Kathakali and artists from Manipur further added to the diversity of the programme. A cultural fusion presentation also entertained the audience and added vibrancy to the evening.
On the concluding day of the cultural evenings, renowned Sufi singer Dr. Satinder Sartaaj captivated the audience with his soulful performance, leaving the gathering spellbound.
AICC Secretary Vidit Chaudhary, MLA and Chairman of the International Dussehra Celebration Committee Sunder Singh Thakur, MLA Suresh Kumar, State Women’s Commission Chairperson Vidya Negi, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Amit Sharma, Superintendent of Police Abhishek Sekar and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.