Garhwal Post Bureau
Mussoorie, 29 Jun: Manoj Tamta, a folk artist from Mussoorie known for his significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of Uttarakhand’s folk culture, the Garhwali language, and traditional music, was honoured today by the cultural organisation, ‘Uftara’. He received this honour in recognition of his sustained efforts to pass on Uttarakhand’s folk culture to the younger generation and to propagate the Garhwali language.
At the grand ceremony, the state’s Culture Minister Satpal Maharaj, Minister of State Madhu Bhatt, Director General, Information, Banshidhar Tiwari, and Joint Director of the Information Department KS Chauhan honoured Manoj Tamta.
Several other distinguished personalities excelling in fields such as film, art, and journalism were also felicitated at the event. Upon receiving the honour, Manoj Tamta described it as a significant milestone in his long cultural journey, stating that the award was not merely a personal achievement but a tribute to Uttarakhand’s rich folk culture. He emphasised that preserving the Garhwali language, folk songs, and traditional culture is the responsibility of every resident of Uttarakhand and pledged to continue working towards this cause with full dedication. He expressed his gratitude to Uftara President Pradeep Bhandari, General Secretary Kanta Prasad, and the entire organising committee for the honour. He noted that the organisation has long been doing commendable work to preserve Uttarakhand’s dialects, languages, culture, and folk traditions. Attendees congratulated Manoj Tamta on his achievement, expressing confidence that this honour would inspire the younger generation to connect with their folk culture.
The ceremony also acknowledged the contributions of artists and social activists working to preserve and promote Uttarakhand’s cultural heritage.
