Creative Hub 2.0 brings culture, creativity and fun to Jorethang Maghey Mela

NAWDEEP SHARMA

JORETHANG, : The Information and Public Relations (IPR) department on Monday afternoon held a press conference at Green Park, Jorethang, to share details about Creative Hub 2.0, which is being presented during the MagheySankrantiMela 2026.

The press meet was attended bySalghari–Zoom MLA MadanCintury, Chief Minister’s press secretaryYouganTamang, IPR secretary Annapurna Alley, SDM JorethangYougenSamten, director Sunil Mothey, and NR Group CEO NiteshPurohi, and other officials.

The officials explained that Creative Hub 2.0 has been created to help people connect with Sikkimese culture, creativity, and daily life in a simple and enjoyable way. It offers a special experience for families, children, youth, and tourists visiting the MagheySankrantiMela.

Speaking to the media, IPR secretary Annapurna Alley said that Creative Hub 2025 was nominated for the SKOCH Silver Award for E-Governance and received the award at the 105th SKOCH Summit in New Delhi. She said Creative Hub was first introduced in 2025 as a new and creative addition to the traditional JorethangMagheyMela.

She added that the idea was to make the Mela a space for everyone—where creativity, imagination, and learning could come together and inspire people of all ages.

This year, Creative Hub 2.0 has added new attractions such as mentorship programmes and the “Connect to Earth – Kids Zone”, where children can take part in fun, hands-on activities linked to culture and nature. Traditional games like pittu, chungi, hopscotch, marbles, clay play, along with storytelling and quiz sessions, are also being enjoyed by visitors.

The Creative Hub also includes a Gaming Village, offering safe and organised gaming on mobile, PC, and consoles. Popular games such as BGMI, FIFA, Tekken, Rocket League, chess, racing simulators, and a VR zone showing Sikkim’s tourist places have drawn large crowds. An Immersive Hanuman Chalisa Zone has also been set up to give visitors a peaceful and spiritual experience.

The IPR secretary said that Creative Hub has also become a good platform for local entrepreneurs to display and promote their products. She thanked the Chief Minister for his guidance and support, saying it played a key role in making the initiative successful.

Area MLA MadanCintury thanked the IPR department for including Creative Hub in the JorethangMagheySankrantiMela. He said the public response has been very positive, with families and children actively taking part. He also appreciated the support given to local entrepreneurs and said that MagheyMela 2026 is better and more attractive than previous years.

He added that, under the Chief Minister’s leadership, there is a vision to take the MagheyMela to an international level, with many new features introduced this year. He ended by thanking all those involved in organising the event.