Haryana Day Celebrated with Cultural Performances at Hisar’s District-Level Diamond Jubilee Event

Hisar: A district-level Diamond Jubilee celebration marking Haryana Day was organised at Guru Gorakhnath Government College on Sunday, November 1. The event highlighted the state's history, achievements and cultural heritage through speeches, historical presentations and performances by Haryanvi artists.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Shalini Chetal attended the programme as the chief guest. The event also featured a live telecast of President Droupadi Murmu's message from Kurukshetra, while Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini conveyed his greetings to people on the occasion.

A Day to Celebrate Achievements and Renew Commitment

Addressing the gathering, Chetal said Haryana Day was not merely an occasion for celebration but also an opportunity to recognise the state's progress and reaffirm the commitment to its future development.

She urged people to perform their responsibilities with dedication, honesty and a spirit of cooperation. She added that collective efforts and a positive outlook could help Haryana achieve further progress.

The Additional Deputy Commissioner highlighted the state's contributions to agriculture, sports, education, industry, science and technology. She praised the hard work of farmers, the achievements of sportspersons and the contributions of young people who have brought recognition to Haryana at national and international levels.

Why Is Preserving Haryana's Heritage Important?

Chetal encouraged the younger generation to learn from the state's cultural traditions, historical figures and social values while actively participating in its development. She described Haryana's folk culture, customs and traditions as an important heritage that must be preserved and passed on to future generations.

She also noted that cultural programmes provide students and young people with an opportunity to showcase their talents while developing a stronger connection with the state's history and traditions.

Historians and Artists Bring Haryana's Story to the Stage

Renowned historian Professor Mahendra spoke about Haryana's historical journey, covering the period before the state's formation as well as developments since its creation.

The cultural segment featured performances by artists from the Department of Information, Public Relations and Languages. Presentations included Haryana Vandana, Jai-Jai Veer Bhoomi Haryana and the national song Vande Mataram.

Renowned performer Ankit Sharma and teams from the Education Department also entertained the audience with their performances, drawing an enthusiastic response from those present.

Officials Attend the District-Level Celebration

Several officials attended the programme, including Sub-Divisional Magistrate Jyoti Mittal, Municipal Corporation Additional Commissioner Dr Ved Prakash Beniwal, DETC Taruna Lamba and Kamlesh Duhan from the Higher Education Department. Officers and employees from various departments were also present.

During the event, guests were presented with mementoes by SDM Jyoti Mittal and Municipal Corporation Additional Commissioner Dr Ved Prakash Beniwal