12.08.22,
Singtam: Members of Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi, Singtam Sakha Guthi observed the
Kwati Punhi Festival at Nepali Dharalsala, Singtam. Highlights of the festival
celebration included launching the organisation's magazine, felicitation
program and the special newar dish Kwati served to all the invited audiences.
The
Chief Guest, Shyam Kumar Rai, Assistant Director, Government Food Department,
Singtam along with Nirmal Pradhan, President, Sikkim Newar Guthi and other
distinguished guests released Jhigu Saa, the annual magazine of Newa Bhay
Bowneykuthi. The activities of NBB, Singtam Sakha Guthi since its formation in
December 2018 were published.
The
other guests present in the celebration included Ujal Pandey (MEO Singtam Nagar
Panchayat), Kishore Chettri, Bindhya Subba and Yad Kumari Bishwakarma (all Councillors), Ganesh Pradhan (Food Inspector,
Singtam), Sundar Rai (AEO Duga BAC), Prashant Pradhan (Chairman NHPC), Suresh
Kr. Pradhan (Principal Singtam SSS), PB Subba (HM, Sakyong Chisopani JHS), MK
Pradhan, Advisor, SNG, Dr Sushen
Pradhan, (General Secretary, Sikkim Newar Guthi), Raj Pradhan (GS IJC), Binita
Pradhan (CEC, SNG), IK Pradhan, (CEC SNG), MK Pradhan, (Exam Officer, SSTRB),
Tinku Adhikari (President Singtam Motor Transport Welfare Drivers Association)
and members of Sikkim Newar Guthi and Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi.
Karna
Kumari Pradhan, a resident of Gangtok and her family had donated land for the
construction of the Newar Mandir at Lower Tinek near Singtam. She was honoured
with a citation for her noble gesture. Bhawika Pradhan, a Physique Model who
had won the third position in the recently held 54th Asian Body Building and
Physique Sports Championship was congratulated and presented with a memento.
The Sister duo of Nisha Pradhan and Sarita Pradhan from Burung, near Singtam
were also presented with a memento for the emerging entrepreneurs.
Anmol
Pradhan sang a newar song while Ishmita Pradhan and Sushmita Pradhan presented
a newar dance performance appreciated by the gathered audience. Dilu Pradhan
readout her poem dedicated to Newars.
‘Kwa’
meaning Hot and ‘ti’ meaning soup were explained by DK Pradhan, a member of
NBB, Singtam in his speech. He said Kwati is a hot soup made of nine sprouting
beans, benefit to better health and a tradition carried out in the newar
culture for ages.
Gopal
Pradhan, President, Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi speaking on the occasion shared the
journey of the organisation of four years. Nirmal Pradhan, President Sikkim
Newar Guthi congratulated the efforts of NBB, Singtam Sakha for organising the
event. Every Newar celebrates Kwati Punhi at their home to bring the community
celebration under one roof is an achievement, said Nirmal Pradhan. Shyam Rai,
the chief guest also admired the endeavour of the Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi for
inviting different communities to celebrate the occasion. Prakash Kazi Sakya
was the host of the day while Shital Pradhan was the host for the Mementoes
presentation.
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