Gangtok:28th Oct: 3 day Sikkim Arts & Literature Fest has been inaugurated here , today by the Chief Guest Minister for Education , Raju Basnet. He was joined by other VIPs.
The Fest organised by the Students Welfare Board ,led by the Chairman Sonam Chopel Sherpa in association with Producers of Jaipur Literature Festival,Team work Arts ,had good response on the first day of second edition.
To begin with a melodious choir was presented by the EMRS students,followed by Old english tunes.Subsequently Artists from deptt of Culture presented Lepcha,Bhutia including Yak dance and Nepali dances ,also songs, based on ‘Ekai mato Anek Rang’ ( unity in diversity) theme
Aurhor William Dairymple ‘s interesting interaction followed . Secretary to Govt of Sikkim,Deptt of Education engaged him in interaction about his life and journey as a author .
Indian Ocean Unplugged was another highlight of the evening.The programme concluded with music!It was all about Gazal Presented by Aagaaz.
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