Jorethang Maghey Mela 2013 promises not to disappoint

SHOP, DINE, ENJOY AND FLY AT THIS YEAR’S MAGHEY MELA
NAMCHI, 14 Jan: Jorethang Maghey Mela has gained popularity and recognition over the years and it attracts people from all over the state and outside which include those from the neighbouring countries of Nepal and Bhutan. This annual event is attended by people of all walks of life, some for the shopping and local treasures they can pick up for their houses, some for the thrill of being in a “mela” and some for just the evening cultural programmes, the wining and dining.
This year too, the organizers headed by their patron-in-chief, Madan Cintury have promised not to disappoint the people who throng the small town in the South district. Local artistes from within the state and from Nepal have been invited to perform during the cultural extravaganza apart from a host of other events which will be unique in their concept.
Traditional food stall courts have been set up for the foodies, a Meena bazaar has also been set up near the riverside, the SARAS Mela which is an annual event in conjunction with the Maghey Mela, the inter-constituency football tournament under the aegis of the rural sports festival shall also be held.
For adventure lovers, there is paragliding where the participants can take off from the top of the Chakung hill and land near the Mela on the riverside. The traditional cultural event shall kick off in the evening with a Musical fire night attended by the Nepal Tara, the ‘Nepal ko Shakira’, Indira Joshi. The Indian idol participant Rojalin Sahi will also enthrall the audience with her singing as will local artistes like finalist Deepraj Rai, India’s Got Talent and renowned Nepali singer, Thupden Bhutia.
The organizers further stated that in case of medical emergencies, the District Hospital Namchi, Jorethang PHC and surrounding PHSCs have been asked to be on stand-by.
While talking to this correspondent, SP South, Manoj Tiwari stated that security has been tightened to maintain law and order during the Mela. A total strength of 295 personnel has been deployed in Jorethang. DIG Range will look after the overall situation along with the DC, AK Singh and SP South. Both the SDMs, Gloria Namchu and Karma R Bonpo have been deputed for magisterial duty during the period.
Traffic shall be managed by OC, Melli Bijoy Subba for the Jorethang–Melli stretch and OC, Ravangla, KB Gurung has been given the Namchi-Jorethang stretch. SDPO Soreong will supervise the traffic coming from the West. Besides the Jorethang Thana, four Police booths have been set up in various locations for assistance and quick response, two near the river bank, one at Akar Bridge and one near the Taxi stand, informed SP South.
Further, the Fire stations and the fire engines have been asked to stay on high alert. The SP South Manoj Tewari also said that the police are always on high alert and shall continue their line of duty and in case of a situation arising, the police shall act as per the demand of the situation and as per the law.