Jorethang Maghay Mela 2014 all set to kick off

The state’s biggest extravaganza of the New Year 2014 is all set to kick off here at the border town of Jorethang, South Sikkim. The yearly fair which attracts over one lakh visitor on a daily basis from across Sikkim and outside features various cultural and traditional programs apart from the other attractions. Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling will officially inaugurate the 3-day long fair on January 14.

Preparations for the Jorethang Maghay Mela 2014 in full swing on Sunday.

Chief Patron of the mela organizing committee and also the area MLA Zoom–Salghari constituency Madan Cintury informed, the main event which include cultural programs and exhibitions will be held at the Jorethang Ground, while the other fair attractions will be in display along the Rageet River bank. He further said other stalls featuring various culinary delights of the state, departmental and traditional items will be installed across Jorethang bazaar. This year’s mela will also feature adventure sports like paragliding and river rafting along with other sports events including the ongoing Inter-constituency Rural Football Tournament and skill games etc.  

The inaugural day will be marked with performances by dancing and singing troupes from Sikkim and other states, while the special men and women exhibition football matches will also played during the day, according to Century. Expecting a huge number of people, the Jorethang administration have also tighten the security in and around the town. The Governor of Sikkim Shriniwas Patil will be the chief guest for the second say of the mela, he added.  

Source:EOI

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