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Press Conference Held Ahead of the Second Edition of Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival
Gangtok, October 26 (IPR): A press conference ahead of the second edition of the Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival, scheduled to be held from October 28 to 30 at Ridge Park and White Hall, Gangtok, was held at a local hotel in Ridge Park today. The three-day festival is being organised by the Students’ Welfare Board under the aegis of the Education Department, in collaboration with Teamwork Arts.
MLA-cum-Chairman of the Committee on Estimates, Mr Aditya Golay, in his address, expressed gratitude to Chief Minister, Mr Prem Singh Tamang, for incorporating the festival under the aegis of the Government of Sikkim. He noted that the first edition of the festival was held in Yuksam in 2023.
He urged interested members of the public, particularly students, to attend the festival to broaden their intellectual horizons, foster holistic learning and participate in the workshops scheduled as part of the event. He also appealed to teachers from schools and universities across the State to attend the festival with their students to enhance their learning experiences. Describing the festival as an initiative focused on education and skill development, he highlighted that the executive committee welcomed feedback and suggestions to help establish the festival as a prominent event at the national and global scale.
Chairman, Students’ Welfare Board, Mr Sonam Chopel, highlighted that parents could attend panel discussions while their children participated in workshops. He stated that the festival aims to promote holistic learning, celebrate literature and urged the public to contribute to its promotion and preservation.
Chairperson, Culture Department, Ms Bhim Kumari Sharma, highlighted the range of activities planned for the festival. She noted that the event caters to people across age groups, with activities including writing, illustration, and arts and crafts workshops.
Secretary, Education Department (School Education), Mr Tashi Chopel, noted that the three-day festival would feature an eminent line-up of renowned authors, writers and panellists, with discussions covering a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, environment and health and wellness, to name a few.
The list of distinguished guests includes nationally and internationally acclaimed authors and poets such as Mr William Dalrymple, Mr Ranjit Hoskote, Mr Stephen Alter, Mr Yuvan Aves, Mr Dhruba Hazarika, Ms Mamang Dai, Ms Subi Taba, Mr Chuden Kabimo, Mr Shankar Deo Dhakal, Ms Sudha M. Rai, Mr Prabin Khaling, Mr Chetan Shreshta and Mr Prajwal Parajuly, among others.
He encouraged students from schools and colleges, as well as other interested participants, to attend the festival to broaden their knowledge and gain perspectives beyond the theoretical learning imparted in educational institutions.
Vice President, Teamwork Arts, Mr Syed Shams Jawaid, in his brief address, emphasised that the festival was open to people of all age groups. He informed the gathering that participation in the festival would be registration-based and reiterated the distinguished line-up of guests.
He further noted that the festival would feature various engagement zones, including music stages with performances scheduled every morning and evening, book signings and bookstores. He urged the general public to participate actively in the festival to ensure its successful organisation and help sustain it as an annual event.
The press conference was also attended by the Press Secretary to the Chief Minister, Mr Yougan Tamang; members of the Students’ Welfare Board; officials from Teamwork Arts; and other stakeholders.
MLA-cum-Chairman of the Committee on Estimates, Mr Aditya Golay, in his address, expressed gratitude to Chief Minister, Mr Prem Singh Tamang, for incorporating the festival under the aegis of the Government of Sikkim. He noted that the first edition of the festival was held in Yuksam in 2023.
He urged interested members of the public, particularly students, to attend the festival to broaden their intellectual horizons, foster holistic learning and participate in the workshops scheduled as part of the event. He also appealed to teachers from schools and universities across the State to attend the festival with their students to enhance their learning experiences. Describing the festival as an initiative focused on education and skill development, he highlighted that the executive committee welcomed feedback and suggestions to help establish the festival as a prominent event at the national and global scale.
Chairman, Students’ Welfare Board, Mr Sonam Chopel, highlighted that parents could attend panel discussions while their children participated in workshops. He stated that the festival aims to promote holistic learning, celebrate literature and urged the public to contribute to its promotion and preservation.
Chairperson, Culture Department, Ms Bhim Kumari Sharma, highlighted the range of activities planned for the festival. She noted that the event caters to people across age groups, with activities including writing, illustration, and arts and crafts workshops.
Secretary, Education Department (School Education), Mr Tashi Chopel, noted that the three-day festival would feature an eminent line-up of renowned authors, writers and panellists, with discussions covering a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, environment and health and wellness, to name a few.
The list of distinguished guests includes nationally and internationally acclaimed authors and poets such as Mr William Dalrymple, Mr Ranjit Hoskote, Mr Stephen Alter, Mr Yuvan Aves, Mr Dhruba Hazarika, Ms Mamang Dai, Ms Subi Taba, Mr Chuden Kabimo, Mr Shankar Deo Dhakal, Ms Sudha M. Rai, Mr Prabin Khaling, Mr Chetan Shreshta and Mr Prajwal Parajuly, among others.
He encouraged students from schools and colleges, as well as other interested participants, to attend the festival to broaden their knowledge and gain perspectives beyond the theoretical learning imparted in educational institutions.
Vice President, Teamwork Arts, Mr Syed Shams Jawaid, in his brief address, emphasised that the festival was open to people of all age groups. He informed the gathering that participation in the festival would be registration-based and reiterated the distinguished line-up of guests.
He further noted that the festival would feature various engagement zones, including music stages with performances scheduled every morning and evening, book signings and bookstores. He urged the general public to participate actively in the festival to ensure its successful organisation and help sustain it as an annual event.
The press conference was also attended by the Press Secretary to the Chief Minister, Mr Yougan Tamang; members of the Students’ Welfare Board; officials from Teamwork Arts; and other stakeholders.
