Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

SINGTAM, SEPTEMBER 6:  NEWA, a documentary based on the Newar Language and Culture produced by Badhaichha Creation, Singtam, was officially released at the Production House Office at Singtam.  Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj,’ Sansthapak and Singtam Basibiyalo clicked the video file that was uploaded to YouTube.  Present on the occasion were Praveen Pradhan, Managing Director, Badhaichha Creation, and his members, including Bikash Pradhan, Shital Pradhan, Pramod Pradhan, Pranay Pradhan, and others.  NEWA documentary will be released at the Indra Jatra celebration on September 8th at Golitar, Singtam. The documentary features Uttam Pradhan, a famed actor in Nepali cinema, along with Newari dance performers from Dentam Sakha Guthi. It also  focuses on learning the Newar Language, which was designed by Bikash Pradhan, a Newar Language teacher from Namthang SSS.  Bikram Pradhan, Chief Whip, Government of Sikkim, and Rohit Kr. Pradhan, President Sikkim Newar Guthi, Ga...

SINGTAM, SEPTEMBER 4: Badhaichha Creation, Singtam, has created a documentary aptly named “NEWA” based on Newar Language and Culture. The documentary will be officially released on the auspicious occasion of Indra Jatra at Singtam. Indra Jatra, the biggest festival of the Newar community, is being held for the first time outside Gangtok. The event was held under Sikkim Newar Guthi and organized by the Indra Jatra Celebration Committee 2014. Praveen Pradhan, managing director of Badhaichha Creation, Singtam, said in a press release, "We have considered this project, keeping in mind that we need to conserve our culture and traditions. We feel proud to say that Sikkim is the only region in the world where the Newar language is recognized as an official state language, and for that, we shall always remain grateful to the Chief Minister of Sikkim." Uttam Pradhan, famed actor and now Chairman of Sikkim Music, Drama, Dance, and Film Board, played a pivotal role in the documen...

SINGTAM, AUGUST 5: Praveen Pradhan (Managing Director), Bikash Pradhan and Shital Pradhan of Badhaichha Creation, Singtam along with Biren Lama of White Horse Production, Gangtok visited the residence of Uttam Pradhan on the evening of August 4 and congratulated him for becoming the Chairman of Sikkim Music, Drama, Dance, and Film Board.  He was offered Khadas by both the members of the Production House. Pradhan, in return, thanked everyone and assured them to work with better creativity in days to come.

SINGTAM, SEPTMBER 24:  Youth Intervention under Multi Media Campaign 2013-14 for the schools of East Sikkim started from Chisopani JHS today. The program was organized by Red Ribbon Club Badhaichha Creation under Sikkim State AIDS Control Society, Gangtok.  Present on the occasion was Mahesh Dahal, Headmaster Chisopani JHS and his staff along with Mohan Pradhan, Headmaster Sawney Primary School who was invited by the Chisoani JHS as a guest for the programme. The team of RRC Badhaichha Creation and SSACS visited Chisopani JHS and interacted with the students. They organized different competition for the students. The competition included Painting, Slogan and interaction games on the themes of HIV/ AIDS and Drug Abuse. The winners were presented prizes at the end of the programme. Phampets and Posters related to HIV/AIDS, Drug Abuse, Blood Donation and others was also distributed to the school. Praveen Pradhan, RRC Badhaichha Creation on the occasion spoked about the con...

SINGTAM, JUNE 12: Bikash Pradhan, recipient of Bharat Jyoti Award 2013 was greeted today at Rangpo-Namthang Raod by the members of Singtam Basibiyalo, Badhaichha Creation, and a team of Namthang. Pradhan, resident of Namthang had received Bharat Jyoti Award 2013 in the field of social work at Multipurpose Hall Max Muller Marg, near Lodhi Garden, New Delhi from India International Friendship Society, Delhi on June 10.   Bikash Pradhan thanked everyone for the warm welcome and said that his success was not complete without a teamwork. He wished to share his success with everyone who had helped him in his way of success. Mohan Pradhan “Neeraj”, Santhapak Singtam Basibiyalo has said, it is an achievement we should remember for a long time. He added for every Sikkimese it is a proud moment that our son has made his presence in the national scenario. Praveen Pradhan, Managing Director, Badhaichha Creation expressed his warm regard to the awardee and wished him every success in...

AUGUST 10, RONGLI: NK Pradhan, HRDD Minister inaugurated the new six-room two-story school building at Phadamchen Secondary School on August 9.   A few  hours-long program that was held at the farthest Secondary School in East District had a colorful cultural program along with a Stamp cum Photo Exhibition that was enjoyed by the gathered audiences. Present on the occasion were Puran Gurung   (MLA   Chujachen), Tshering Wangdi Lepcha (MLA Lachen-Mangan), Prakash Pradhan (Joint Director HRDD, East), Normit Lepcha   (SDM, Rongli), Chador Bhutia (AD, Regu BAC), Dhiraj Pradhan (BDO, Regu BAC), Assistant Commandment SSB, 46 Battalion,    2 nd In Command 5 Mahar Regiment, Arun Thatal (PI Rongli), Panchayat Presidents of Lingtam-Phadamchen GPU & Subney-Sisney GPU, Head of Schools under Regu BAC, Praveen Pradhan and Sunita Gurung (Badhaichha Creation), locals and others. The students of Phadamchen SS rendered a greeting song followed by the speech from ...

Singtam, April 7 : Badhaichha Creation in association with famed Singtam Basibiyalo and ‘ Proud To Be A Sikkimese’ Blog is set to organize a state level solo dance competition at Singtam. The dance competition is aptly called “Sikkim’s No. 1 Dancer”, Search for the Sikkim’s best Solo Dancer. The Media Partners for the events are Sikkim Express, Samay Dainik, Nayuma Television, Voice of Sikkim and 91.9 FM, Gangtok. Indra Pradhan, Central Executive Member of SDF Party is the Chairperson of the Sikkim’s No.1 Dancer Competition Committee. The other distinguished committee members includes Jas Maya Rai, Vice Convenor Cheli Morcha (East) Rinchenpong, Pakyong, Karma Doma Bhutia, Vice Convenor Cheli Morcha (East), Rhenock, Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj”, Sansthapak Singtam Basibiyalo and TB Pradhan, President Singtam Newar Kalyan Sangathan, Praveen Pradhan, Managing Director Badhaichha Creation and Shital Pradhan, Blogger, Proud To Be A Sikkimese.   The dance competition shall consis...

Sikkim No 1 Dancer Participation Form

Badhaichha Creation, Singtam in association with Singtam Basibiyalo and ‘ Proud To Be A Sikkimese’ Blog presents a dance competition for Junior and Senior category “ Sikkim’s No.1 Dancer, Search for the best solo dancer of Sikkim ” to be held at Singtam. Audition Date April 14-15, 2012. For more contact: Praveen Pradhan 9832075790, Mohan Pradhan ‘Neeraj’ 9933872952, Shital Pradhan 9800655609,   Last Date of submission April 12, 2012.

Dalapchand, March 23: Generous Student Dalapchand Secondary School, a student forum of Dalapchand SS in association with Badhaichha Creation, Singtam observed the World Water Day at the school premises yesterday. Two hour short program had Inter-House Speech and Quiz Competition related to water topics. Present on the occasion was ST Bhutia, Headmaster of the school, his staff and Praveen Pradhan, Managing Director of Badhaichha Creation.   Prizes for the story writing competition organized by Red Ribbon Club Spark NGO, Singtam were also distributed.   Prakash Poudhyal, CRC Coordinator and teacher of the school was the host of the day while Sonam Dorjee Bhutia, GT (Bio) was the Quiz Master. Speaking on the occasion, ST Bhutia, Headmaster of the Dalapchand SS informed the gathered students about the significance of the day and told them to hold the importance of water for all form of life. Speech Competition was won by Reenu Chettri of Nobile Orchid House while the Quiz ...