India, Oct. 26 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the Kumaon Dwar Mahotsav in Haldwani as the chief guest, highlighting the importance of preserving the state's folk culture and connecting younger generations with their cultural roots. He also spoke about the government's priorities on protecting Uttarakhand's identity, creating employment opportunities and ensuring development reaches people across the state.

Addressing the gathering, Dhami welcomed attendees and praised the efforts of the organisers in promoting Uttarakhand's traditional music, dance and folk arts. He said cultural events played an important role in taking local traditions to younger generations.

Describing Haldwani as the gateway to Kumaon, th...