Esmrite Pradhan wins Lumanti Phykhyn 2020

SINGTAM, NOVEMBER 9: A Newa Online Folk Dance Competition organized by Newa Bhay BownekKuthi (NBB), Singtam Sakha, was held at Nepali Dharamsala with a limited crowd maintaining the health protocol. Esmrite Pradhan (Dentam Sakha Guthi) was adjudged the winner, followed by Akriti Pradhan (Tadong) and Rabina Pradhan (Namchi Sakha Guthi) as 1^st and 2^nd Runner Ups.

In a small function held at Singtam, Bhanu Pradhan, OSD to HCM, was the Chief Guest. Other distinguished guests included Kiran Pradhan (President - Dentam Sakha Guthi), Mahindra Pradhan (Treasurer - Sikkim Newar Guthi), Chandni Pradhan (cine actress), representative of different Sakha, and others. A two-minute silence was observed on the death of COVID warriors and COVID patients across Sikkim and the globe. Dr. Insa Pradhan, Dental Surgeon at Singtam District Hospital, gave a short talk on the awareness of COVID-19. 

Bhanu Pradhan was congratulated and presented a memento for being nominated as the OSD to the Chief Minister of the Government of Sikkim. Dr. Ema Pradhan and Dr. Nilima Pradhan, both from Singtam, were felicitated and congratulated for their service to society. Dr. Ema Pradhan runs Thea Aesthetic Clinic, which has branches in Siliguri and Tadong. It is the first medical cosmetic in Sikkim with laser treatment facilities. Dr. Nilima Pradhan has set up the Life Active Physiocare Centre at Lal Bazaar, Singtam. Both young doctors were honored for being self-employed and allowing employment for others.

Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi, Singtam Sakha, since its establishment in 2018, has been serving the community and society through different social activities. On this auspicious day, they created annual stipends for the economically weaker section of the Newar community under their jurisdiction. Parvesh Pradhan and Sushmita Pradhan were the first stipend awardees; they received their cheques from the Chief Guest. The students were sponsored by LN Pradhan (Chief Advisor – NBB) and Bharat Pradhan (Advisor – NBB).

Other than the top three winners, the Judges Prize Trophy was won by Deepkala Pradhan and Rosa Pradhan (Hathi Phusse, Dalapchand), six consolation prizes were awarded to Sujata Pradhan (Turung), 2.   Taku Swan (Daramdin Sakha Guthi), Manju Pradhan (Namchi Sakha Guthi), Kameray Sakha Guthi, Deepjyoti Pradhan (Sichey Sakha) and Khandu Sakha (Dentam). The sponsors of the awards were also presented with mementos. The sponsors included – Tripti’s, Pancha Buddha, Shyam Pradhan, Manish Pradhan, Jiwan Pradhan, and Motichand Pradhan.

Bhanu Pradhan, the Chief Guest of the day, appreciated the work carried out by Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi and Singtam Sakha in his speech. He praised the participants for getting themselves involved productively by participating in the online competition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other speakers at the function included Kiran Pradhan, Mahindra Pradhan, and Binod Pradhan (President – NBB). The program was hosted by Shital Pradhan; Hemu Pradhan presented the vote of thanks.