Archived Projects
Cultural Events (Sirish 2015)
The high point of the Festival was the honouring of two ‘icons’ from the tea community, one each from the fields of Literature and Culture. Ms Padumi Gazloo, a renowned writer was chosen by the APPL Foundation as the Literary Icon for Sirish 2015 while Mr Sajan Nayak, a popular…
Folk Dance
A jhumur folk dance competition held at the cultural venue of the Festival saw the participation of teams from all estates of Amalgamated Plantations. The competition was judged by an eminent jury panel selected from within the tea community. A colourful and vibrant event, the Sirish Festival showcased the unique…
Railgadi Jhumur
Railgadi Jhumur ‘Railgadi Jhumur’ was the theme song of the first Sirish Festival. It is a modern rendition of a traditional jhumur song which has been composed and sung by Mumbai-based, blues / rock / folk band, EQ. The song is dedicated to the members of the tea community who…
Sporting Events
Pole-climbing and Archery competitions were held at the sports venue of the Festival. The competitions, using standard equipment, were conducted by officials from the Sports Authority of India (SAI). In pole-climbing, the first position was secured by Mr Anod Karmakar and the first runner-up was Mr Ashok Lohar, both from…