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MLA Sudesh Kumar Limboo graces Balihang Tongnam celebration at Yuksam
Gyalshing, October 31 (IPR): Manaybong-Dentam MLA-cum-Advisor to the Tourism & Civil Aviation Department, Mr Sudesh Kumar Subba, graced the second day of the ongoing three-day Balihang Tongnam festival at Yuksam as the chief guest today.
The festival, which commenced on October 30, is being organised to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage, traditions and identity of the Limboo community. The event also seeks to promote cultural tourism in the region.
Among those present on the occasion were Chairman of Roads and Bridges Mr BM Limboo, OSD to the Building and Housing Department Ms Sapna Limboo, OSD to Yangthang MLA Mr Pujan Rai, Zilla Adhyaksha Gyalshing Mr DS Limboo, Advisor to the State Medicinal Plants Board Mr NB Limboo, SDM Yuksam Mr Jigmee Bhutia and Panchayat President (Rimbi-Timbrong GPU) Mr Mangal Rai. Gram panchayat members from various GPUs, local dignitaries and members from various organisations of the Limboo community were also present.
The second day witnessed a series of cultural performances representing different communities of Sikkim, including Bhutia, Lepcha, Nepali, Rai and Limboo, reflecting the state's diverse cultural traditions. Traditional Limboo cultural presentations such as Tumeyhang Samloo, Yarak and Key-Lang were among the major attractions of the programme.
Several individuals and representatives of various organisations were felicitated with letters of appreciation during the programme.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Mr Sudesh Kumar Subba extended his greetings to the people, particularly the Limboo community, on the occasion of Balihang Tongnam. He appreciated the organising committee for organising the festival on a grand scale and highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the State Government for the welfare and upliftment of the people.
Earlier, the chief guest visited Mangheem and offered prayers, seeking blessings. He also visited the traditional exhibition stalls set up at the festival venue.
The second-day programme commenced with a welcome address by BDO Yuksam, Mr Sanman Subba. The programme was jointly compered by Mr Temen Limboo and Ms Ikla Limboo.
The festival, which commenced on October 30, is being organised to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage, traditions and identity of the Limboo community. The event also seeks to promote cultural tourism in the region.
Among those present on the occasion were Chairman of Roads and Bridges Mr BM Limboo, OSD to the Building and Housing Department Ms Sapna Limboo, OSD to Yangthang MLA Mr Pujan Rai, Zilla Adhyaksha Gyalshing Mr DS Limboo, Advisor to the State Medicinal Plants Board Mr NB Limboo, SDM Yuksam Mr Jigmee Bhutia and Panchayat President (Rimbi-Timbrong GPU) Mr Mangal Rai. Gram panchayat members from various GPUs, local dignitaries and members from various organisations of the Limboo community were also present.
The second day witnessed a series of cultural performances representing different communities of Sikkim, including Bhutia, Lepcha, Nepali, Rai and Limboo, reflecting the state's diverse cultural traditions. Traditional Limboo cultural presentations such as Tumeyhang Samloo, Yarak and Key-Lang were among the major attractions of the programme.
Several individuals and representatives of various organisations were felicitated with letters of appreciation during the programme.
Addressing the gathering, MLA Mr Sudesh Kumar Subba extended his greetings to the people, particularly the Limboo community, on the occasion of Balihang Tongnam. He appreciated the organising committee for organising the festival on a grand scale and highlighted various initiatives undertaken by the State Government for the welfare and upliftment of the people.
Earlier, the chief guest visited Mangheem and offered prayers, seeking blessings. He also visited the traditional exhibition stalls set up at the festival venue.
The second-day programme commenced with a welcome address by BDO Yuksam, Mr Sanman Subba. The programme was jointly compered by Mr Temen Limboo and Ms Ikla Limboo.
