ITANAGAR, Dec 10: Donyi-Polo Hearing Impaired School (DPHIS) student Pura Maye was adjudged topper of the Arunachal Divyangjan Talent Hunt-2019 to a thunderous applause here at the Dorjee Khandu Convention Hall on late Monday evening.
Of the last five contestants, Kipa Yamum Dana, a visually challenged with a melodious voice was adjudged the first runner-up. Bitupan Dutta of DPHIS emerged the second runner-up and consolation prizes went to Gyamar Philip and Nyakar Ligu. Maye was given Rs one lakh, a scooty and certificate. Dana received Rs 50,000, a scooty and certificate and others received cash prizes along with certificates given by All Arunachal Pradesh Divyangjan Youth Welfare Society (AAPDYWS), the organizer of the 2nd edition of the contest.
Chief Judge and prominent state singer Pebi Ado Bagang encouraged the participants. Other judges were Tadar Api and Chera Taring who said that the contestants, including first time stage singers were highly talented.
There were Nyishi and Hindi rounds initially while the final turned out to be multi-lingual which received appreciation from the gathering prompting the AAPDWS general sectary Jomo Siki to comment “the event proved that Divyangjans are not inferior to anyone and many talented singers might surface in next edition,” which was echoed by AAPDWS President Patong Tong.
Anchor Seema Podo with her exceptional style drew everyone’s attention.
The concluding function was the outcome of five-month of hard work that included five elimination rounds for a total of 16 contestants from across the state with efforts from the Chief Adviser and former councillor, Donik Tayu Organizing Committee Chairman Talam Taka, Secretary Robin Natun, Coordinator Yama Taksing, overall in-charge Godak Tailong & media partner senior journalist Pradeep Kumar & AAPDYWS President Godak Taka.