Ferozepur weddings sets new cultural benchmark with Language Dept’s book exhibition
Ferozepur, February 17, 2026: In an era where lavish spending and digital distractions often dominate social gatherings, a wedding in Ferozepur has captured public attention by replacing conventional festivities with a profound intellectual initiative. The marriage of Navsangeet Singh Brar and Navjot Kaur Gill became a landmark event as the District Language Department, Ferozepur, organized a formal book exhibition on the premises—marking a rare instance of a government body integrating literature into a private celebratory function, perhaps the first of its kind.
The exhibition drew significant interest from guests, who paused their celebrations to browse through titles that are often missing from modern school curricula. This event is being hailed as a "first-of-its-kind" collaboration involving an official government department. Intellectuals and attendees praised the Language Department of Punjab for stepping out of traditional office confines to promote literacy at a grassroots social level.
The newly married couple, Navsangeet and Navjot, expressed their hope that this "Ferozepur Model" would inspire others. "Book exhibitions should be as common as cultural programs at social gatherings," they remarked. "It is the only way to spread awareness about our heritage and ensure our future rests in enlightened hands."
Dr Jagdip Singh Sandhu, District Language Officer said the initiative, aimed at steering the youth away from mobile addiction and reconnecting them with their linguistic roots, was made possible through the dedicated efforts of progressive teacher Talwinder Singh and the planning of Sale In-charge Chetan Kumar. Under their guidance, department officials Ravi Kumar and Deepak Kumar curated a collection that spanned Punjabi literature, regional history, and cultural ethics. Sidhu remarked, noting that such efforts are essential to protect the younger generation from social evils and cultural erosion.
Family member and literary enthusiast Jagdev Singh Sandhu, the visionary behind the stall, stated that while technology offers convenience, it cannot replace the depth of knowledge found in printed pages. Books help us understand our identity and history. The initiative was a response to the growing disconnect between the youth and their heritage. "We are losing our children to mobile addiction and drugs. The only way to save our future is to bring them back to our books and our history," Sandhu remarked.
As the wedding concluded, the consensus among the guests was clear: for a society to progress, the "culture of books" must be revived within the "culture of celebration."