District Level Art & Culture Competitions for class 8-12 students were conducted by Almega Mediums in collaboration with District Research Office and Tura Art & Culture Society on July 27 at District Auditorium, Tura. Prior to this event, Block Level Art & Culture Competitions were conducted for the schools under the seven Block Development Blocks of West Garo Hills. A separate competition for the schools under Tura municipal area was organised at Tura Govt. Boys’ Higher Secondary School on July 20. The winners of the block level competitions were selected to participate in the District Level Competitions held at Tura.
Winners of District Level Art & Culture Competitions, 2019
Folk Song (Group)
Montfort Centre for Education, Tura: Susilla D Sangma, Katchame Ch Marak, Pisgah Mizza Ch Marak, Mathalin M Sangma, Elisa M Sangma, Pangsira M Sangma, Chigrikbirth Ch Marak, Bosco R Marak
Folk Dance (Group)
Puri Govt. Higher Secondary School, Dadenggre: Joakim A Sangma, Martosh M Marak, Delsimbirth M Sangma, Silkame M Sangma, Preme M Sangma, Jerina M Sangma, Durani Ch Marak, Persing M Sangma
Folk Song (Solo)
Chegrikbirth Ch Marak, Montfort Centre for Education, Tura
Indigenous Instrumental
Sacred Heart Higher Secondary School, Dalu: Sunday D Sangma, Silvestar A Sangma, Mikkim M Marak, Dotdim R Marak
English Song (Solo)
Chris Ken K Marak, Christian Boys’ Secondary School, Tura
Art & Craft
Cleandia B Marak, St. Anthony’s Higher Secondary School, Jengjal
Painting
Fifasa Finley D Sangma, Capt. William’s School, Tura