Three-day Deusi Bhailo celebration to commence at Siliguri today

PRASHANT ACHARYA

SILIGURI,: Darjeeling Member of Parliament Raju Bista on Thursday briefed the media about a three-day DeusiBhailo celebration scheduled to be held from November 13 to 15 at Milan More Football Ground in Siliguri.

The programme, which will take place daily from 5 pm to 10 pm, aims to promote and preserve Gorkha culture, traditions and identity while bringing together people from different communities through cultural celebrations.

Addressing the media, Bista highlighted that food, traditional attire and language are important strengths of a community and urged the younger generation not to forget their cultural roots but instead take pride in their traditions.

He emphasised that the celebration should not remain limited to the Gorkha community but should also welcome people from other communities and backgrounds, making it an inclusive cultural platform.

"This is not about politics but about society. We all should remain united. Culture has no boundaries," was the message conveyed during the media briefing.

Kurseong MLA Bharat Chhetri appealed all to attend and enjoy the celebration. He highlighted the broader vision of organising the event as an annual celebration, with plans to gradually include participants and cultural representations from other states.

The three-day programme will feature various cultural activities and competitions, along with awards and felicitation ceremonies. The organisers also expressed their intention to invite prominent personalities, including the Chief Ministers of West Bengal and Sikkim,and political leaders, among other dignitaries.

The celebration is expected to provide a platform for cultural exchange, community participation and recognition of traditional Gorkha heritage.

With an emphasis on cultural pride, social harmony and unity, the DeusiBhailo celebration aims to turn Milan More into a meeting point of traditions, music, food and cultural diversity over the three days.