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District-Level Cultural Festival Showcases Youth Talent in Mangan
Mangan, November 4 (IPR): A District-Level Cultural Festival, as part of the National Youth Festival - Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD), was organised by the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sikkim, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and the Sikkim Youth Development Board at PM Shri Mangan Senior Secondary School today. The festival was organised around the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuwa for Viksit Bharat”, promoting a drug-free and empowered youth community.
The programme was graced by Adhyaksha Mr Kado Lepcha, ADM Mangan Mr Pema Wangchen Namkarpa, Additional Director Ms Janim Lepcha, Principal Mr Karma Tempo Bhutia and Assistant Director Ms Radhika Basnett, officials of concerned line departments, along with teachers and students from various educational institutions across the district.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Director Mr Pincho Bhutia highlighted the significance of the festival in providing a platform for young people to showcase their talents and creativity while promoting cultural awareness and preserving the rich heritage of the state.
In his address, Adhyaksha Mr Kado Lepcha expressed happiness at witnessing the talent and potential of the district’s youth. He emphasised that such initiatives play an important role in keeping traditions alive and encouraged participants to give their best in representing the district at the national level. He also highlighted the vision of development and self-sufficiency by 2047, appreciated the organisers for their continued efforts towards youth empowerment and urged young people to make the most of the opportunities provided to them.
A total of 180 participants from various educational institutions across the district took part in the festival.
The festival featured competitions in folk song, folk dance, painting, poetry and Nukkad Natak (Street Play), providing participants with a platform to showcase their artistic abilities while spreading awareness on social issues and celebrating the district’s diverse cultural traditions.
Winners of the various competitions were awarded cash prizes in recognition of their talent and performances.
The programme was graced by Adhyaksha Mr Kado Lepcha, ADM Mangan Mr Pema Wangchen Namkarpa, Additional Director Ms Janim Lepcha, Principal Mr Karma Tempo Bhutia and Assistant Director Ms Radhika Basnett, officials of concerned line departments, along with teachers and students from various educational institutions across the district.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Director Mr Pincho Bhutia highlighted the significance of the festival in providing a platform for young people to showcase their talents and creativity while promoting cultural awareness and preserving the rich heritage of the state.
In his address, Adhyaksha Mr Kado Lepcha expressed happiness at witnessing the talent and potential of the district’s youth. He emphasised that such initiatives play an important role in keeping traditions alive and encouraged participants to give their best in representing the district at the national level. He also highlighted the vision of development and self-sufficiency by 2047, appreciated the organisers for their continued efforts towards youth empowerment and urged young people to make the most of the opportunities provided to them.
A total of 180 participants from various educational institutions across the district took part in the festival.
The festival featured competitions in folk song, folk dance, painting, poetry and Nukkad Natak (Street Play), providing participants with a platform to showcase their artistic abilities while spreading awareness on social issues and celebrating the district’s diverse cultural traditions.
Winners of the various competitions were awarded cash prizes in recognition of their talent and performances.
