Block-Level Song and Dance Competition Organised by Radio Swarasangam 90.8 FM in Sinapali

Sinapali, August 9: A vibrant celebration of music, dance, patriotism and young talent was witnessed at Sinapali on Sunday, as the Swarasangam Kala Parishad and Community Radio Swarasangam 90.8 FM organised a block-level song and dance competition. The programme was organised at the premises of the local PM Shri High School ahead of Independence Day, with the objective of promoting artistic talent among students while fostering communal harmony, cultural participation and a spirit of togetherness. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Trinath Meher, president of Swarasangam Kala Parishad and director of the community radio station. ABDO Subrat Parida attended as the chief guest, while noted musician Ashok Mishra, Headmaster Manoranjan Meher and Parishad secretary Baishnab Meher were present as distinguished guests. At the beginning of the programme, Radio Swarasangam manager Pradyumna Singh Chinda welcomed the guests and participants, while editor Lingaraj Jagat proposed the vote of thanks. More than 100 students from different schools across Sinapali Block participated in the competition and displayed their musical and dancing abilities. The performances created an enthusiastic atmosphere among students, teachers, parents and other attendees. Winners in Song Competition In the senior category of the song competition, Dolgobinda Bag, Tejaswini Dhibar and Archita Meher secured the first, second and third positions respectively. In the junior category, Kajal Dhakad, Dikshita Baitharu and Pralipta Panda won the first, second and third positions respectively. Winners in Dance Competition In the senior dance category, Bandana Kata, Mallika Patel, Priyanka Majhi and Anushree DandSena secured the top positions. In the junior category, Rosalin Meher, Karisma Majhi and Chandrakala Mashra emerged as the winners. The song competition was judged by Nikunj Bihari Sa, Santosh Naik, Bansidhar Jagat, Namita Meher and Jalandhar Nial. The dance performances were evaluated by Jitendra Meher, Netrananda Mahananda, Prince Bag, Rohini Majhi and Haripriya Bacha. Meritorious Participants Felicitated A prize distribution ceremony was held at the conclusion of the programme under the chairmanship of Trinath Meher. Chief guest Subrat Parida, distinguished guest Ashok Mishra and Headmaster Manoranjan Meher presented prizes to the successful participants. Certificates were also awarded to all participants as encouragement for their continued pursuit of music and dance. Atul Patra coordinated the prize distribution ceremony. The programme received support from Udanti Youth Club, Karmadevi Yuvak Sangha, Sankalp Seva Sangha and Samuhik Nuakhai Bhetghat Parivar. Satyabrata Gahir, Sanurjya Meher, Shivaprasad Meher, Narendra Naik, Lochan Meher, Deepak Sa, Gautam Meher, Premananda Meher, Tasmin Meher and Harekrushna Meher were among those who extended their cooperation. The event not only provided a platform for young artists to showcase their abilities but also conveyed a message of patriotism, cultural unity and communal harmony ahead of Independence Day. The initiative by Radio Swarasangam 90.8 FM and Swarasangam Kala Parishad was widely appreciated by students, teachers and local residents.