Kamal Kumar Biswas.TOD.Balurghat
The Balurghat Girls’ High School on Sunday turned into a vibrant cultural arena as the All Bengal Teachers’ Association (ABTA) hosted its 34th Balurghat Sub-Divisional Cultural Competition.The event brought together teachers, students and young performers who had emerged as winners at the regional branch level. Competitions were held in drawing, recitation in Bengali, Hindi, Santali and Urdu, music, dance, essay writing, selected prose reading and quiz.
The school campus resonated with performances as participants showcased their artistic and literary abilities across various categories. Organizers said the competition was intended not only to identify young talent but also to encourage students to remain engaged with cultural activities.The winners of the sub-divisional contest will now advance to the district-level competition. The first- and second-place winners in each category will represent the sub-division at the district competition, scheduled for Sept. 13 at Balurghat High School.
Among those attending the event were Bhajan Kumar Saha, ABTA’s district secretary; Basri Ray, the district president; Asit Baran Lahiri, the sub-divisional secretary; and Sudip Kundu, the sub-divisional president. Other members, including Pulakesh Chowdhury, Ruma Ghosh, Lakshman Ghosh and Biplab Barman, were also present.
Speakers at the event highlighted the role of cultural competitions in nurturing students’ creativity, confidence and diverse talents, while stressing the importance of expanding opportunities for cultural engagement among young people.
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