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District-Level National Youth Festival 2026 Celebrated in Gyalshing District
Gyalshing, November 4 (IPR): The Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Gyalshing District, organised the District Level National Youth Festival 2026 at the Auditorium of PM Shri Girls Senior Secondary School, Kyongsa, to provide a platform for young talents to showcase their creativity, cultural heritage and artistic abilities.
The programme was graced by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Gyalshing, Ms Paru Ruchal, as the Chief Guest, accompanied by Vice President of Gyalshing Nagar Panchayat, Mr Rinzing Bhutia, as the Guest of Honour. Also present were Additional Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Ms Nickjay L. Bhutia; Deputy Director, Culture Department, Mr O.P. Ghatani; Nodal Officer, National Youth Festival-cum-Deputy Director, Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr C.B. Shanker; Deputy Director, Sports and Youth Affairs Mr BP Pradhan,Principal, PM Shri Girls Senior Secondary School, Kyongsa, Ms Sushma Subba; along with school heads, teachers and a large gathering of students.
The programme commenced with the reception of the dignitaries, followed by the offering of khadas as a mark of respect. Souvenirs were presented to the guests by the Additional Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs.
The welcome address was delivered by Mr C.B. Shanker, Deputy Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, who welcomed the dignitaries, participants and other attendees.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Ms Paru Ruchal encouraged the young participants to actively engage in such platforms and make the most of the opportunities to nurture their talents, creativity and leadership qualities. She also shared motivational thoughts, emphasising the importance of dedication, discipline, confidence and perseverance in achieving their aspirations.
Ms Nickjay L. Bhutia, Additional Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, expressed her gratitude to the dignitaries, participants, school authorities and everyone involved in making the event successful. She encouraged the youth to participate actively in such initiatives and highlighted the importance of the National Youth Festival in promoting youth engagement, cultural exchange, creativity and the holistic development of young people.
A series of cultural and creative competitions formed the highlights of the festival. These included a two-hour painting competition and a poetry writing competition, providing participants with an opportunity to express their imagination, artistic skills and literary abilities. A traditional Singe Cham performance by Singe Music Academy added cultural vibrancy to the occasion.
The cultural presentations continued with a Nepali dance performance by students of Girls Senior Secondary School, Gyalshing; a Nukkad Natak (street play) by Pelling Senior Secondary School; a folk song accompanied by Nau Moti Baja by Tashiding Senior Secondary School; and a Chap Rung dance performance by Lingchom, showcasing the district’s rich cultural diversity and traditional art forms.
Souvenirs were also presented to the judges in recognition of their valuable contribution. The programme further witnessed the distribution of certificates and prizes to the winners (First, Second,third) of the painting and poetry writing competitions by the Additional Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs. It was informed that the first-prize winners would represent Gyalshing District at the State Level National Youth Festival.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of the dignitaries, participating schools, teachers, judges, organisers and students towards the successful conduct of the festival.
The District Level National Youth Festival 2026 served as an important platform for encouraging young talents, preserving traditional art forms and fostering confidence, creativity and a spirit of participation among the youth of Gyalshing District.
The programme was graced by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Gyalshing, Ms Paru Ruchal, as the Chief Guest, accompanied by Vice President of Gyalshing Nagar Panchayat, Mr Rinzing Bhutia, as the Guest of Honour. Also present were Additional Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, Ms Nickjay L. Bhutia; Deputy Director, Culture Department, Mr O.P. Ghatani; Nodal Officer, National Youth Festival-cum-Deputy Director, Sports and Youth Affairs, Mr C.B. Shanker; Deputy Director, Sports and Youth Affairs Mr BP Pradhan,Principal, PM Shri Girls Senior Secondary School, Kyongsa, Ms Sushma Subba; along with school heads, teachers and a large gathering of students.
The programme commenced with the reception of the dignitaries, followed by the offering of khadas as a mark of respect. Souvenirs were presented to the guests by the Additional Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs.
The welcome address was delivered by Mr C.B. Shanker, Deputy Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, who welcomed the dignitaries, participants and other attendees.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Guest Ms Paru Ruchal encouraged the young participants to actively engage in such platforms and make the most of the opportunities to nurture their talents, creativity and leadership qualities. She also shared motivational thoughts, emphasising the importance of dedication, discipline, confidence and perseverance in achieving their aspirations.
Ms Nickjay L. Bhutia, Additional Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs, expressed her gratitude to the dignitaries, participants, school authorities and everyone involved in making the event successful. She encouraged the youth to participate actively in such initiatives and highlighted the importance of the National Youth Festival in promoting youth engagement, cultural exchange, creativity and the holistic development of young people.
A series of cultural and creative competitions formed the highlights of the festival. These included a two-hour painting competition and a poetry writing competition, providing participants with an opportunity to express their imagination, artistic skills and literary abilities. A traditional Singe Cham performance by Singe Music Academy added cultural vibrancy to the occasion.
The cultural presentations continued with a Nepali dance performance by students of Girls Senior Secondary School, Gyalshing; a Nukkad Natak (street play) by Pelling Senior Secondary School; a folk song accompanied by Nau Moti Baja by Tashiding Senior Secondary School; and a Chap Rung dance performance by Lingchom, showcasing the district’s rich cultural diversity and traditional art forms.
Souvenirs were also presented to the judges in recognition of their valuable contribution. The programme further witnessed the distribution of certificates and prizes to the winners (First, Second,third) of the painting and poetry writing competitions by the Additional Director, Department of Sports and Youth Affairs. It was informed that the first-prize winners would represent Gyalshing District at the State Level National Youth Festival.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks, acknowledging the contributions of the dignitaries, participating schools, teachers, judges, organisers and students towards the successful conduct of the festival.
The District Level National Youth Festival 2026 served as an important platform for encouraging young talents, preserving traditional art forms and fostering confidence, creativity and a spirit of participation among the youth of Gyalshing District.
