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Month long Newa Language Speaking & Learning Course started at Singtam

By himalayanreview
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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