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Singtam Government Retired Employees Celebrate Nepali New Year and Ambedkar Jayanti

Singtam, Sikkim - On March 14th, 2023, the Singtam Branch of the Sikkim Government Retired Employees Welfare Association (SGREWA) celebrated Baisakhi, the Nepali New Year, at their office premises. The event was a joyous occasion, featuring poetry recitation, singing, and talks about the origins of Baisakhi and the late Dr. BR Ambedkar.



Distinguished guests in attendance included Shri Dorjee Sherpa, Deputy Director of the Education Department at Khamdong BAC, Dr. JB Gurung, and members of SGREWA Singtam Branch and Tumin Lingi Branch. Shri Madan Sapkota and Shri NK Dahal from Makha represented SGREWA Tumin Lingi Branch. The celebration was hosted by Smt. Jayshri Chettri also informed the gathered audience about the Ambedkar Jayanti and the importance of the Indian Constitution. 

The highlight of the event was a speech by Shri Bikash Bhattarai, PGT Nepali at Singtam SSS, who spoke about the origin of Baisakhi and Bikram Samvat. Shri NK Dahal and Shri Kamal Tirwa recited Nepali poems that were highly appreciated by the audience. Amisa Kami, a student at Singtam Senior Secondary School, sang the song "Jaha Bagcha Tista Rangeet," leaving everyone speechless.


To lighten the mood, Shri CP Pradhan shared some Nepali jokes, and a short, entertaining quiz was hosted by Smt. Hansa Rai. The program ended with a Nepali dance performed by members of the organization. Shri LN Pradhan, President of SGREWA Singtam Branch, gave the vote of thanks.

SGREWA Singtam Branch is a non-profit organization that works for the welfare of retired government employees in Sikkim. This celebration was a way for them to come together and commemorate an important occasion in Nepali culture.

The event was a huge success, and the Singtam Branch of SGREWA looks forward to continuing their tradition of celebrating Nepali New Year in the years to come.

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