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Chisopani girl Neelam Tamang wins State Level Parotitic Song Competition 2021

August 25, Singtam: Neelam Tamang, from Chisopani, East Sikkim wins State Level Online Patriotic Song Competition 2021 organized by 75th Independence Day Celebration Committee, Sang in association with Saphal Films held at Community Hall, Sang. Sajan Baraily and Krishna Dhungel both from Uttaray, East Sikkim and Bermoik Namphing, South Sikkim received 1st and 2nd Runner-Up trophies respectively.



The function was started with limited audiences graced by the presence of Sonam Tshering Venchungpa, MLA Martam Rumtek Constituency as the Chief Guest. Blen Tshering Targain, Joint Director, Forest Department was the Guest of Honour of the day. Other guests included Sonam Palden Bhutia, BDO Martam BAC, Rapgay Bhutia, Principal, Sang SSS, cine star Uttam Pradhan, AB Gurung, Dipak Rai, Dr. Bunu Pakhrin, Dr. Priyanka Dhakal, members of Zilla Panchayat, Panchayats and others.


The singing competition was held at two stages; Online and Offline. 101 participants from different corners of the state participated at the online competition where the videos were uploaded at Saphal Film's Page at Facebook. Top 10 winners were selected from shares and likes while five participants were considered for a wild card entry.


In the offline stage two rounds were held, top 7 singers were selected for the final round by the three eminent judges led by Deo Kumar Dumi, Ganga Mukhia and Angel Bhujel. The winners were presented prizes and cash prizes by the Chief Guest and other distinguished guests. Pema Sherpa, Singtam Police Station and Sandhya Rai, Khani Gaon, West Pandam received trophies for highest votes on Social Media.


The Chief Guest speaking on the occasion appreciated the performances of the participants. He further said, winning and loosing is a part of a life and people should never stop pursuing dreams.  Praja Pradhan, Sapahal Films gave the report of the State Level Online Patriotic Song Competition. Uttam Pradhan, cine celebrity in his speech congratulated the participants for their wonderful shows. Pemala Bhutia was the host of the day.

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