World Theatre Day celebrated at GDC Sumbal

BANDIPORA, MARCH 27: Cultural Committee GDC Sumbal in collaboration with the Young Dramatist Society and Inder Cultural Forum Sumbal today celebrated World Theatre Day in the auditorium of Government Degree College Sumbal.

The theme of the event was ‘Theatre as a Tool against Drug Abuse,’ and the event was aimed to highlight the power of the performing arts in addressing societal issues and challenges.

The event was presided over by the Principal GDC Sumbal Prof. (Dr.) Shabeena Iqbal Shawl while Mohammad Amin Bhat, the President of Adbee Markaz Kamraz, was the chief guest.

The  programme was graced by several dignitaries, including  Abdul Ahad Farhaad, Rashid Rahil, Chief Editor of the Asian Mail Group, and other notable personalities, besides the event  was attended by faculty members, both teaching and non-teaching, as well as students of the  college.

Two Dramas were presented as part of the event. The first play, enacted by members of the Inder Cultural Forum Sumbal, focused on the issue of corruption, drug abuse and the critical roles played by government agencies and law enforcement in curbing these social issues. The second play, performed by the Young Dramatist Society, was an adaptation of the famous Eliza-bethan tragedy Dr. Faustus written by Sohan Lal Kaul.

In her address, the Principal of the college emphasized the urgent need to raise awareness among the youth to protect them from falling prey to the detrimental effects of drug abuse. She commended the actors for their exemplary performances and elaborated on the transformative power of theatre, stressing its relevance and importance in today’s society as a medium for education and social change.

The guests present on the occasion also shared their thoughts, lauding the hospitality, discipline, and organizational excellence of the college.

Principal, Prof. (Dr.) Shabeena Iqbal Shawl;  Guests of Honor, Abdul Ahad Farhaad and Rashid Rahil, and Convener, Cultural Committee Dr. Shaista Ahmad were felicitated for their contributions and support.