Agartala, Jan 31, 2024, TRIPURA TIMES Desk

Agartala, Jan 31: The ‘Milan Mela’, a popular event in Unakoti district, will commence at Fatikroy Higher Secondary School ground from February 22 next.

Minister for Animal Resource Development and local MLA- Sudhangshu Das, who is also chairman of the mela committee, chaired a preparatory meeting on Wednesday.

As decided in the meeting, the four-day Milan Mela would commence from February 22 next with the participation of renowned artists, Das said at a press conference. He announced that Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha would inaugurate the programme.

The minister said, the Milan Mela gained huge popularity among the people of the district over the past three years. The event strengthens the cultural ties among the people.

During the event, local artists from Unakoti district and other places perform from 5 pm to 8 pm every day. From 8 pm to 10 pm, special cultural events take place.

In the second part on the first day, the state’s eminent singers will perform. Next day, Baul artists from Bangladesh will take part. On the third day, Kolkata-based artists would be invited for performing live and on the last, a renowned playback singer would enthral the audience with live performance.