DARJEELING, JUNE 3 :
ALPINE 2018, a two day Philatelic and Numismatic Exhibition organized
by Alpine Philatelic and Numismatic Society (APNS), Darjeeling ended
with great enthusiasm on June 2, 2018. More than a thousand visitors on
both days was the highlight of the event, said Vivek Yonzone, Secretary
APNS. This shows that there is interest among all ages of life about the
two intellectual hobbies, added Yonzone.
The
first day of the two-day event saw four postcards released by Mr.
Pranay Rai, Public Prosecutor, Darjeeling Bar Association, Chief Guest
of the day, and Saroj Nembang, Assistant Superintendent, Postal
Department, Darjeeling Division. The four postcards featured identities
of Darjeeling i.e. Toy Train, Tea Plantation, Pine Trees, and the logo of
APNS. The postcards were posted the same day through a vintage British-era post box placed inside the venue.
Trisala
Gurung and Sulochana Tamang, Everester, Samantha Dong, Lady Land Rover
Instructor, members of Mantra Band, Satika Subba, actress, and Heads of
School were among the distinguished guests present on the first day.
More than 20 schools from different corners of Darjeeling had
participated in the Sit and Draw Competition and Letter Writing
Competition. Members of APNS, Philatelists from Sikkim Philatelic and
Numismatic Society, students from different schools had displayed
philatelic and numismatic materials on different themes.
Mr.
Ganesh Pradhan, President of Sikkim Philatelic and Numismatic Society
was presented with a memento for being honoured with the Sikkim Sewa
Samman by the Sikkim State Government recently. The display of Black
Penny, the world’s first postage stamp drew lots of public attention and
appreciation. The popular stamp owned by Vivek Yonzone was displayed in
Darjeeling for the very first time. Thousands of stamps and numismatic
materials displayed at the Hayden Hall at the heart of Darjeeling
brought back the charm of old Darjeeling philatelic days.
Speaking
on the occasion, Mr. Pranay Rai, the Chief Guest appreciated the
efforts of Alpine Philatelic and Numismatic Society for organizing the
event and helping Darjeeling reconnect with its glorious past. Mr. Vivek
Yonzone in his address spoke in brief about the event and how it was
planned. Mr. Anand Yonzone, Director of North Point Academy gave the
welcome speech who is also a member of APNS. Students of North Point
Academy performed a welcome dance choreographed by Srijana Yonzone.
The
concluding day of the event had a Philatelic Workshop by Mr. Vivek
Yonzone and Numismatic Workshops by Mr. Saibal Sengupta and Mr. Vikrant
Yonzone. Mr. Sushil Karthok, President APNS distributed trophies and
certificates to the winners of the Sit and Draw Competition and Letter
Writing Competition. Tokens of ‘Outstanding Improvement’ in the philatelic
and numismatic display were awarded to Dr. Ranjana Yonzone (Moktan), Mr.
Palzer Sherpa, Mr Sitesh Chettri, and Mr. Saibal Sengutpta respectively.
Mementos of Gratitude were also received by Rabin Sharma, Darjeeling
Postal Department, Shital Pradhan, Sikkim Philatelic and Numismatic
Society, and Nelima Yonzone, North Point Academy for their support
towards ALPINE 2018.
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