Gorkha Rifles celebrate Vijaya Dashami
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 05 2011:
The 5/9 Gorkha Rifles of Loktak Brigade under Red Shield Division organised the traditional festival of Gorkhas, Vijaya Dashami with great pomp and show at their campus.
The event was graced by Brigadier Laove Verma, SM, Commander Loktak Brigade and MLA Prithviraj as presidium members.
The local populace of Moirang, Songdo and Kwakta village attended the cultural programme organised by the Phillora Battalion and local artists.
The soldiers of 5/9 Gorkha Rifles performed their traditional Highland Dance and Jhamre with a Band display by the Phillora Band as the centre of attraction.
The function was followed by a grand feast which was attended by all.