Darjeeling, 4 August: The Youth Centre department of Salesian College, Sonada organized a solo Dance competition at Arubutia Primary school in one of the youth centres on 04 August, 2024 for the young people of Garigaon and Balasun.
The day began with welcoming the chief guest, Lokesh Khawas, the president of the village. The chief guest, in addressing the participants and the audience, acknowledged the beauty and value of dance, describing it as a ladder to achieve our dreams. A good number of people from the surrounding villages were present for the programme. Thirteen young people came on the stage to showcase their talent. Ms. Sachita Gurung, a frequenter of the Sunday Youth Centre, bagged the first position.
The villagers was thrilled with the initiative taken by the brothers. The unexpected response from the villagers engendered them to take further such cultural expressions for the betterment of the community. Ms. Angel Gurung, the president of Garigoan Youth Centre, had the concluding words, “A day well spent. Witnessing so many talented participants in our youth center gives us hope for a better tomorrow”.
Cl. Octopaul Marbaniang SDB