11.11.19 : A two-month-long event to commemorate the completion of 25 years of existence of Sikkim Newar Guthi concluded yesterday. A number of events such as Newar Folk Dance, Newar Musical Instrument, State Level Open Talent Hunt and Bhaju & Maeju Sikkim Competitions were organized. Cleanliness Drive and Awareness programmes were held at various Sakha levels on 2 nd October 2019. The Grand Finale of all the competitions were held at Manan Bhawan on 9 th November 2019 and was graced upon by the Hon’ble Minister, Buildings & Transport, Shri Sanjit Kharel as the Chief guest. 7 teams under Newar dance, 4 individual performances under Newar Instrument, 18 participants under State Level Open Talent Hunt and 10 competitors each under Bhaju and Maeju Sikkim competed for the most coveted trophies. Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi, Singtam won the 1 st prize in the Newar Dance competition, while Rongli and Timberbong Sakha won the 2 nd and 3 rd prize respectively. Babita Pradhan of Rong...
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