REMEMBER THE 2011 TEMBLOR

Gangtokians commemorated the second anniversary of the devastating 2011 earthquake today and remembered lives lost two years back to the temblor. To mark the day, Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority organized various awareness activities and demonstrations along with exhibition of relief equipment at MG Marg. In the evening, Sikkim’s first choir, prepared by Organisation of Musicians and Artistes of Sikkim [OMAS], performed in front of the Tourism office which was followed by performances by local artists. The gathering also participated in a candlelight vigil and paid homage to the departed souls.