Punjab Youth Festival Kicks Off with Registration for "Mushaira" and Folk Song Contests

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The Punjab Youth Festival has opened its registration process for singers and poets to participate in the "Mushaira", folk song, and national song contests. The contests will begin at the divisional level, with drama and short film competitions starting from the town level. Registration is open until January 16, with participants from the general public, students, and educational institutions encouraged to apply.

Key Takeaways:

  • Registration for the "Mushaira", folk song, and national song contests is open until January 16.
  • The contests will be held at the town level initially, with winners receiving cash prizes, appreciation certificates, and eligibility to participate in district, divisional, and provincial level competitions.
  • Poets can present their poems in various forms, including "Rubayee", "Ghazal", "Dohra", "Kafi", and "Seh-Harfi".
  • Registration forms can be obtained from the information department office at 1-B Quaid-e-Azam road in Multan cantonment and the office of the Resident Director Multan Arts Council.
  • Contestants from Shujabad and Jalalpur Pirwala can obtain registration forms from the offices of the deputy district education officers and tehsil sports officers in their respective tehsils.
  • Information officers from Khanewal, Vehari, and Lodhran have been tasked with ensuring maximum participation of contestants from their respective areas.
  • The Punjab Youth Festival aims to provide a platform for young talent to showcase their abilities in various art forms.

Statistics:

  • Registration for the contests will remain open until January 16.
  • The contests will be held at the town level initially, with winners receiving cash prizes.
  • A total of five forms of poetry are allowed in the "Mushaira" contest: "Rubayee", "Ghazal", "Dohra", "Kafi", and "Seh-Harfi".
  • Registration forms are available at two locations: the information department office at 1-B Quaid-e-Azam road in Multan cantonment and the office of the Resident Director Multan Arts Council.

Sources:

  • Muhammad Saleem Qaisar, Resident Director Multan Arts Council
  • Sajjad Jahanian, Director Information Multan Division