By Hardam Maan
Ghazal Manch Surrey organized an event at City Centre Library Surrey to launch their website to celebrate the Rich Cultural Heritage.
The secretary of the Manch Davinder Gautam proudly started the program and he professionally conducted the launch of the Ghazal Manch Surrey website celebration event. Sukhjit Kaur shared her thoughts on the role of technology in Punjabi ghazal poetry, she recognized Rajwant Raj for his tremendous effort in creating this website and she congratulated the team.
Rajwant Raj demonstrated navigating the Surrey Ghazal Manch site, displayed all the features, benefits of the tabs and he discussed expansion in the future. The Ghazal Manch team spoke one by one and they were beaming with pride of such an accomplishment in this field: Hardam Maan, ustad Krishan Bhanot, Baldev Seehra, Gurmeet Sidhu, Preet Manpreet, Dashmesh Gill Firoze. Although President Jaswinder was unable to attend due to an unforeseen circumstance, Ghazal Manch Surrey team stated he is here with us in our hearts, voices, and present in our passion.
Jarnail Singh Sekha, member of Lekhak Manch and Mohan Gill of Vancouver Vichar Manch both were ecstatic the website will retain information on Punjabi literature for generations to come.
Parminder Swaich, Dr. Sukhwinder Virk, Navroop Singh, Preetpal Pooni Atwal, Sukhwinder Chohla, Hari Singh Tatley, Angrej Brar, Jarnail Singh Artist, Bindoo Matharu, Jasbir Mann, Amrit Dhot, Mohinderpal Pal and all other guests offered their best wishes and congratulations to the Ghazal Manch team.
The guests, renowned figures in the literary world, commended the Ghazal Manch Surrey team for their unwavering dedication to promoting the art of ghazal and enriching cultural endeavors.
The innovative and user-friendly website was praised by everyone present at the occasion. The guests expressed admiration for the website’s design, functionality, and the seamless platform it provided for enthusiasts to engage with the rich world of ghazals. Their high regard for the team’s achievements, especially in the realm of digital presence, served as a testament to the Ghazal Manch Surrey team’s commitment to fostering a global appreciation for this beautiful form of poetic expression, the Art of Ghazal.
Some of the guests from the media, radio entertainment, artists, and others made the following comments.
Ghazal Manch is the only organization in the world outside of India, taking Punjabi literature to new heights with creating this powerful technical resource. There are several key subjects they are promoting in cultural shifts and showcasing literary works by providing a digital space to showcase classic ghazal poetry. It was mentioned, Punjabi literature often struggles to reach a wider audience beyond the regional boundaries. This dedicated website will bridge this gap, offering a centralized hub for Punjabi ghazal poetry, resources, information and events. Launching a dedicated website for Punjabi literature is not just a digital endeavor; it is a celebration of a rich cultural heritage.
By creating a vibrant online space, we can not only preserve the legacy of Punjabi literature but also introduce it to a global audience, fostering appreciation and understanding including transfer of knowledge to the next generation. Let this website be a testament to the timeless beauty and significance of Punjabi ghazal poetry, serving as a beacon for literary enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.
Dr. Randeep Malhotra, Dr. Sukhwinder Virk and Sukhwinder Chohla entertained the audience by singing ghazals and poems.
