Ratia, February 11: A large number of scholars and poets from across the country and the world showcased their writing skills at the online Kavi Darbar organized by Vishwa Punjabi Sabha Canada. Dr. Naib Singh Mander, President of the Sabha from Haryana, explained that Vishwa Punjabi Sabha Canada organizes online poetry competitions for children on the first Sunday of every month, chaired by Sabha Chairman Dr. Dalbir Singh Kathuria and led by poet Dalbir Singh Riyad. Children from across the country and the world showcase their original poems, while the organization's Chairman, Dr. Dalbir Singh Kathuria, honors them with generous cash prizes and certificates.
Scholars from Canada, the United States, Australia, India, and Pakistan presented their works at the international online poetry competition. All the scholars congratulated Vishwa Punjabi Sabha Canada Chairman Dr. Dalbir Singh Kathuria on the completion of the third Punjabi Bhawan in Sri Amritsar Sahib and praised his dedication to the mother tongue, Punjabi.
In his speech, the Sabha's Chairman, Dr. Dalveer Singh Kathuria, stated that the mother tongue, Punjabi, owes us a great debt. It is our duty to do everything we can for it. He also clarified that wherever Punjabis live, they are engaged in social service activities according to their means. He stated that, in keeping with their dharma, they have initiated a series of eye camps, medical check-ups, and skin camps.
Following this tradition, eminent scholars associated with the Sabha play their part in promoting the mother tongue, Punjabi, by organizing such events. He feels happy to participate in these competitions and contribute a tithe. He credits his family and parents as the inspiration for this service. Chairman Dr. Kathuria said that he plans to soon establish Punjabi Bhavans in Chandigarh and other locations. He also added that the online poetry competitions for children, led by Dr. Dalveer Singh Riad, also bring him joy.
Under the guidance of Majha Zone President Satbir Singh and others, the dream of building a Punjabi Bhawan in Sri Amritsar Sahib has come true. The entire team deserves congratulations for this.
On this occasion, Sukhminder Gill (Calgary), Dalbir Singh Riad (India President), Balbir Kaur Raikoti (India President), Sahiba Jitan Kaur Bansal (India President), Amar Kaur Bedi (India President), Gurmeet Bajakhana (India President), poet Amarjeet Jeet (India President), Harjinder Singh Jindi (India President), Ravneet Kaur (India President), Professor Khichi (India President), Sandeep Singh Kharal (India President), Ramesh Kumar Janu (India President), Dr. Jagdeep Kaur (India President), Vishwajeet Singh (India President), Sukhdev Singh Gandhwan (India President), Parminder Pal (India President), Amarjeet Kaur Sidhu (India President), Kanwaljeet Kaur Gill (India President), Amit Walia (India President), Hussain Akbar (Pakistan President), Paramjeet Deol (India President), Kiran Sandhu (India President), Dr. Nayab Singh Mander (India President), Babbi Wajakhana (India President), Jaswant Singh (India President), Jaswinder Kaur (India President), Polly Brar (India President), Gyan Singh Ghai (India President), and Asha Sharma (India President) Patiala (India President). Scholars from India and abroad shared their thoughts and ideas with their poems. A large number of scholars from all over the world participated in this event.