Dimapur, August 19 (EMN): Celebrating Gorkha Sahitya Kala Sanstha (GSKS), hundreds of Nepali women organised ‘Pre Teez’ or ‘Daar’ at Gorkha Public Panchayat Kohima (GPPK) hall, Chandmari, on August 19 evening.
On this day, all the family members especially women, both married and unmarried, gather at one place in their finest outfits of red called ‘Saubhagya’ where they dance and sing devotional songs mixed with Nepali folk and Dohori songs.
GSKS also hold grand feast for all Nepali women called “Daar” and conducts different entertainment and fun filled activities.
GPPK president, Santu Thapa, extended greetings on the occasion while co-convenor of ‘Teej’ organising committee, Ganga Thapa, delivered the welcome address and the convenor, Chandra Kumar Lama, dwelled on the significance of ‘Teej.’
Special numbers were presented by Binod Mothey and Karishma Baraily, while speech on behalf of the mothers was delivered by GSKS patron, Gyatri Devi, and president of Gorkha Mahila Samity Kohima, Dhurpati Lama.
Meanwhile, GSKS is all set to hold Bhasha Diwas on August 20 at the same venue from 1 PM onwards. All concerned Gorkhali/Nepali are requested join the celebration.
