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District-Level Cultural Festival Under VBYLD 2027 Held in Pakyong District
Pakyong, November 03 (IPR): The District-Level Cultural Festival, as part of the National Youth Festival – Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue (VBYLD) 2027, organised by the Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Government of Sikkim, Pakyong District, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and Sikkim Youth Development Board, was held at the Community Hall, Pakyong, today.
The festival aims to provide a platform for young minds to showcase their skills and creativity while promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage, traditional art forms, folk dances and diverse traditions of the state, while encouraging leadership qualities and strengthening cultural understanding and unity among different communities.
The event was graced by Additional Director, Education Department, Mrs SD Bhutia, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Joint Director, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Mr Nim Dorjee Bhutia as the Special Guest.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chief Guest highlighted that the cultural festival serves as a national youth engagement platform under the National Youth Festival, offering young people an opportunity to participate, showcase their talents, exchange ideas and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. She congratulated all the participants and wished them success in delivering outstanding performances at the upcoming state level youth festival.
The day featured competitions under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, including folk group dance, folk group singing, painting, street play and poetry writing competition.
The participants selected from the District-Level Cultural Festival will represent Pakyong District at the State-Level Youth Festival to be held in Gangtok, Sikkim.
The day concluded with prize distribution to the winners in recognition of their performances.
The event witnessed participation from the students of Government College Rhenock, SMIT Rangpo, Government Senior Secondary School, Rolep, PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School, Dikling, and Eklavya Model Residential School, Parkha.
The festival aims to provide a platform for young minds to showcase their skills and creativity while promoting and preserving the rich cultural heritage, traditional art forms, folk dances and diverse traditions of the state, while encouraging leadership qualities and strengthening cultural understanding and unity among different communities.
The event was graced by Additional Director, Education Department, Mrs SD Bhutia, as the Chief Guest, in the presence of Joint Director, Sports and Youth Affairs Department, Mr Nim Dorjee Bhutia as the Special Guest.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, the Chief Guest highlighted that the cultural festival serves as a national youth engagement platform under the National Youth Festival, offering young people an opportunity to participate, showcase their talents, exchange ideas and contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047. She congratulated all the participants and wished them success in delivering outstanding performances at the upcoming state level youth festival.
The day featured competitions under the theme “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat”, including folk group dance, folk group singing, painting, street play and poetry writing competition.
The participants selected from the District-Level Cultural Festival will represent Pakyong District at the State-Level Youth Festival to be held in Gangtok, Sikkim.
The day concluded with prize distribution to the winners in recognition of their performances.
The event witnessed participation from the students of Government College Rhenock, SMIT Rangpo, Government Senior Secondary School, Rolep, PM SHRI Government Senior Secondary School, Dikling, and Eklavya Model Residential School, Parkha.
