AKRS celebrates “historic moment” of Rai tableau’s inclusion in R-Day Parade

GANGTOK, 27 Jan: After a month of hard practice and dedication, the tableau of the Kirat Khambu Rai and Sakewa Sili was presented on the occasion of 63rd Republic Day in New Delhi with full gusto, representing Sikkim and the Kirat Rai Khambu of Sikkim, informs a press release issued by the Akhil Kirat Rai Sangh [AKRS].
A group of 30 participants along with the tableau showcased the different traditions of the Kirat Khambu Rai community at Rajpath, New Delhi on Thursday. It was a “historic event for the Rai community and Sikkim as well”, the release mentions.
President AKRS Sikkim, Dr SK Rai said that it was a very successful event where the whole world was watching this historic moment on television. He has received numerous SMSes from Assam, Delhi, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, and neighboring states congratulating the successful presentation, the release mentions.
Dr Rai has also thanked everyone from the Culture department and Government of Sikkim who for the support and opportunity to present the culture and traditional of Rai community to the world, the release adds.
The cultural troupe met the Prime Minister and the President of India on 24 and 27 January respectively. Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, KN Rai, accompanied by some others was also in New Delhi to encourage the group, the release further adds.