Pre-Christmas Celebration at MG Marg

GANGTOK, 23 Dec: Members of the Christian community of Gangtok and surrounding areas came together for the Pre-Christmas Celebration 2012 here at MG Marg on Saturday evening. The celebration was organized by all local Churches of Gangtok under the aegis of the United Christian Welfare Society of Sikkim [USWSS].
During the celebration, Christmas carols were presented by the choirs of different churches, while songs and dances were also presented by local and guest artists and groups. Another highlight of the celebration was a skit ‘Crown of Throne’ by The Man Called Jesus [TMCJ] group from Nepal, which presented the events related to Jesus Christ’s life.
Finally, the stage was also shared by Gangtok-based Christian bands, Metanoia and Solemn Faith. A message of Christmas was shared by Rev Robin Chettri from Assembly of God Church.
In his address, Sikkim Legislative Assembly Speaker, KT Gyaltsen, who was present as the chief guest, wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Speaking on the occasion, he expressed that every religion gives out the message of love, peace and service to humanity. The present government is a secular government and the Chief Minister has been working equally for welfare and protection of every religion and community in the state, the Speaker added.