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Singtam's 210th Bhanu Jayanti Auditions: Folk Dance, Ramayan Path, and Poetry Winners Announced

By himalayanreview

 11.07.24, Singtam: The two-day audition competition for Nepali folk dance, Ramayan Path, and poetry concluded at Nagar Panchayat, Community Hall, Singtam. Shri MB Dahal, former Minister, was the Chief Guest on the inaugural day and witnessed the Nepali folk dance competition in both the inter-school and Open categories. More than 23 dance groups participated in the competition. The winners will now perform at the Bhanu Jayanti event on July 13 (Saturday) at Singtam Bhanu Udhyan.




Sonamati Senior Secondary School, Radiant Star Academy, and Sumin Linzey Secondary School secured first, second, and third places in the Inter School competition, respectively. Atulnia Aritar (Khamdong), Nim Dance Atelier (Singtam), and Natraj Kala Kendra (Singtam) were the top three in the Open Category. Sushma Yonzone, Anu Padhan, and Dinesh Sunar were the judges for the dance competition.


Dorjee Sherpa, Block Development Officer, Regu, was the Chief Guest on the second day, which included audition competitions for Ramayan Path and Nepali poetry in both Inter School and Open categories. The judges were Mohan Pradhan 'Neeraj,' Dr. Manorath Dahal, and Mina Subba.


Sumin Lingzey Secondary School, Dongeythang Primary School, and Sakyong Chisopani JHS secured first, second, and third places in the Junior Inter School competition. In the Senior Inter School competition, Singtam Senior Secondary School, East Point Senior Secondary School, and Sonamati Senior Secondary School finished first, second, and third. In the Open Category, Nishan Dulal stood first, while Meghna Dhakal and Gayatri Sharma secured second and third places.

In the Inter School poetry competition, East Point Senior Secondary School, Ralap Secondary School, and Badong Thangsing Junior High School stood first, second, and third in the junior category. Sirwani Senior Secondary School, Sonamati Senior Secondary School, and Ralap Secondary School secured first, second, and third places in the senior category. Ramesh Khanal, Kripesh Singh, and Nishant Dulal stood first, second, and third in the Open Category.

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