TAWANG, Oct 30: The grand finale of mega singing hunt Mon ser-gyelling( The golden voice of Monyul in Modern Song) and Mon Rig-zhung Ser-gyelling( The golden voice of Monyul in Folk song) 2018 season 3 under the banner Film Federation of Monyul was conducted on Monday. Thousands of people gathered at Men-tsem-tse ground to witness the event which started on September 16 and was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pema Khandu who is also the chief Patron of Film Federation of Monyul.
This event was initiated way back in 2010 by Pema Khandu when he was not in politics, his concern being preservation of folk songs and in order to attract the youths towards rich traditional songs made him initiate the mega singing hunt, and till date this platform has produced many local talents in the field of singing. One among those is Thupten Tsering who recently performed in European countries.
A Book on Monpa folk songs written both in Bhoti and English by Thutan Tashi Shastri and sponsored by Tawang MLA Tsering Tashi was also released by the chief minister on the day, in presence of Lungla MLA Jambey Tashi, etc..
The title of Mon Ser-Gyelling 2018 with prize money of Rs 8 lakhs was won by Dorjee Wangchu of Namtsering village under Lungla, whereas the title of Mon Rig-Zhung Ser-Gyelling with prize money of Rs 5 lakhs was won by Pema Tashi of Thikshi village under Zemithang circle.
The prize money of this talent show since beginning is being sponsored by Pema Khandu and his family.

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