SINGTAM, JANUARY 06:
One month Basic Newa Language Learning and Speaking Course started at
Singtam SSS from today. Forty-six members of Newa community from in and
around Singtam got enrolled on the Newa class. Newa Bhay Bowneykuti, Singtam had organized the month-long course. The
two shift classes had been managed by the organizing committee i.e.
morning for the students and self-employed and the late noon classes for
the employed ones.
Deo
Kumari Pradhan, the senior social worker was the Chief Guest of the program
while Krishna Chettri, President, Shantinagar Gaon Sudhar Samiti was
the Guest of Honour. Bikash Pradhan, Coordinator, Newar Language
Section, HRDD had designed the month-long basic learning. Pradhan was
also present at the inauguration program that included four Newa
teachers from four different schools in Sikkim. Babita Pradhan, Nirmala
Pradhan, Tara Pradhan and Meena Pradhan, editor Newar Sikkim Herald were
also present on the occasion.
The
inaugural program had two sections, the morning section started with the
recitation of the Saraswati Bandana, thereafter Ajit Pradhan,
Secretary,
Newa Bhay Bowneykuti
gave a welcome speech. Bikash Pradhan, speaking on the occasion briefly
spoke about the arrangement of the month-long course. Pradhan added it
is an opportunity for every Newa to get familiar with the language and
take the benefit.
The introduction of the teachers was shared. Meena
Pradhan, the editor, of Newar Sikkim Herald, said it's high time that each Newa
individual should come forward and work towards learning and preserving
Newa culture.
LN Pradhan, Advisor, Newa Bhay Bowneykuti appreciated
every individual for attending the historic event and shared his best
wishes to all. Binod Pradhan, President, Newa Bhay Bueneykuti spoke in
brief about the preservation and conservation of Newa culture and
tradition. Interested individuals can get their name registered at any
time during the month-long course, added Pradhan.
Shital Pradhan was the
host of the day while Seema Pradhan gave the vote of thanks. The second session included the inaugural class of the
day. Around sixty members of Newa community attended the program today.
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