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Himali Sangh shows appreciation for the wonderful 37th Singtam Basibiyalo



Dalapchand,August 30: Members of Himali Sangh, a State Level Youth Awardees NGO from Dalapchand has thanked and congratulated the team of Singtam Basibiyalo for the wonderful 37th Basibiyalo. TN Poudyal, President of Himali Sangh was the ‘Gharpatti’ of this month’s edition. Poudyal had passed on good wishes to Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’, Sansthapak of Singtam Basibiyalo for the honour he had received during the program. He further added that everyone should appreciate Mohan Pradhan’s initiatives towards preservation and promotion of literature and cultural heritage through a monthly Basibiyalo colourful program.


CP Giri, former DGP of Nagaland was the chief guest of the day while Uma Baby, Actress and Producer of Nepali film ‘Ishara’ was the guest of honour. CC Bhutia, PI Singtam Police Station, Praveen Pradhan, President SPARK NGO from Singtam and Uma Baby was also honoured on the day. PS Gurung, World War II veteran was felicitated on the occasion for his service towards nation. 

Prakash Poudyal, member of Himali Sangh who was present on the 37th edition of Singtam Basibiualo said that it was his second visit to the program and the standard of the program including the poetry recitations, dances and songs performed on the stage needs applause. I wish to be part of this program every month, Poudyal added. Narpati Dawari, General Secretary of Himali Sangh had recited a poem on last month edition of Singtam Basibiyalo, Dawari said Singtam Basibiyalo is growing and spreading with each editions and i wish it continues to carry on and help people get benefit from it.


Two students from Dalapchand SS had performed on the stage said Dipak Sharma, culture teacher from Dalapchand SS. Both Araj Gurung and Prerna Gurung’s song was well appreciated. The platform provided by Singtam Basibiyalo provides an opportunity for the young performers an exposure to showcase their individual skills and hats off to the team of Singtam Basibiyalo, said Sharma.
The students of Deoling Primary School near Upper Dalapchand had also performed a group dance that was enjoyed by everyone. The Headmaster and the teacher’s of the school has thanked Singtam Basibiyalo for the opportunity.



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