Shillong: Jowai Public School and KC Secondary School grabbed the top spots during the 4th State-Level Inter-School Traditional Singing Competition. The event took place at the State Central Library Auditorium on October 15. Ten local schools competed. The North East Educational Society organized the event alongside St Edmund’s College and the Department of Arts and Culture.
Jowai Public School claimed victory in the solo category. St Margaret Higher Secondary School took second place, while All Saints Diocesan Higher Secondary School finished third. KC Secondary School won the group category. All Saints Diocesan and St Margaret Higher Secondary followed in second and third place.
Arts and Culture Minister Sanbor Shullai attended as the chief guest. He praised these platforms for keeping students tied to their cultural roots. Guest of honour FR Kharkongor pushed for more cultural studies in schools. He stated, "The need to integrate cultural studies into the academic curriculum to preserve local traditions against external influences" remains a priority.
NEEDS president A. Warjri and director G. Kharkongor attended the ceremony. J. Marbaniang of St Edmund’s College also appeared among the dignitaries.
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