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Rap night, Dheeraj Sharma to headline seventh evening of 'Kangra Valley Carnival'

Dharamshala, Dec 30 (UNI) Rap Night and popular performer Dheeraj Sharma will be the main attractions of the seventh cultural evening of the Kangra Valley Carnival 2025, to be held on Tuesday from 5 pm.
Deputy Commissioner Kangra Hemraj Bairwa said here on Monday that Arki MLA Sanjay Awasthi will attend the programme as the chief guest. The evening has been dedicated to youth, social awareness and contemporary expression, with the theme “Rap Night and Children of the State”.
He said the programme aims to provide a platform for young voices to express social concerns, unity and creativity. During the daytime session, Mahila Mandal competitions will be organised, conveying messages of women empowerment, participation and self-reliance through various presentations.
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