R-Day: Kullu cultural troupes the best

The 69th Republic Day was celebrated with gaiety and fervour in HP. A colourful cultural programme, representing all districts, was also presented. Tableau highlighting various development activities of different departments were also part of the celebration. Cultural troupes of Kullu, Bilaspur and Hamirpur bagged first, second and third prizes. The tableaux of the Health Department focusing on ‘Beti Bachao’ bagged the first prize, Sarv Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) got second and agriculture and tourism departments jointly shared the third prize.

State tableaux attraction in Delhi:
The tableaux of Kee Gompa was the main attraction of the parade in New Delhi. The tableaux depicted Kee monastery, a famous Buddhist monastery in Lahaul and Spiti district, was located at 4,166 metres. It was established in the 11th century and still houses ancient Buddhist scrolls and paintings. A large number of Buddhist monks, nuns, and lamas live in this religious training centre to receive education.

By: Dr. Vivek Rana