Rorathang to host State-level Maghey Mela celebrations

GANGTOK, 12 Jan: Rorathang Bazaar in East Sikkim is all set to host the State-level Maghey Mela Celebrations from 13 to 15 January, informs a press release issued by publicity secretary, Maghey Mela Organising Committee, CL Dulal today.
Maghey Mela has been a regular feature at Rorathang for the past 60-70 years, but this year it is being organized on a grander scale with the inclusion of such features as an exhibition-cum-sale of traditional food items of all communities of Sikkim, stalls of all government departments, a grand cultural show, traditional ‘lingey-ping’, etc, the release informs.
Cultural performances by Carnival Band of Darjeeling, traditional Lok Dhori, Indian Idol- Prashant Tamang, Swar Sikkim winner- Milan Sharma, North East Super Stars- Remanti Rai and Robin Mukhia are the main attraction of the Mela, the release further informs.
The Mela Committee, which includes MLAs of four constituencies, Bhim Dhungel [Rhenock], LM Lepcha [Gnathang-Machong], BB Rai [Namcheybong] and Puran Gurung [Chujachen] as chief patrons and patrons respectively and Roshni Rai [SDM, Pakyong] as chairperson and all the BDOs of surrounding five BACs are working hard towards conducting the Mela successfully.
On 13 January, Speaker, SLA, KT Gyaltsen is scheduled to inaugurate the Mela as the chief guest, while Minister Cultural Affairs and Heritage Department, Sonam Gyatso Lepcha and Minister Road & Bridges Department, RB Subba will be the chief guest on 14 and 15 January, respectively, the release further mentions.
The Mela organising committee has invited all the people of Sikkim to participate and make the Mela a grand success.