First-Ever New Year Celebrations at Historic Lal Chowk in Srinagar – Watch the Festivities

Srinagar, Jan 01 : For the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir, New Year celebrations took place at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on Sunday.
People were seen singing and dancing to the tunes of Bollywood songs at the historic clock tower commonly known as ‘Ghanta Ghar’ in Lal Chowk.

The historic Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) at Lal Chowk got a major facelift this year ahead of G20 as the town square has become a popular tourist attraction.
Locals and tourists gathered in hundreds to welcome the New Year at a place which hasn’t witnessed such celebrations earlier owing to the violence and law and order issues.
The vibrant atmosphere was illuminated by the glow of decorative lights, casting a warm and colourful ambience around the Lal Chowk. Buildings around the Lal Chowk were decorated with vibrant lights.