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Chandigarh MC celebrates Lohri with festive fervour
The Chandigarh municipal corporation on Thursday organised a function at its Sector 17 office to celebrate Lohri; Kirron Kher, member of Parliament, Chandigarh, was the chief guest at the function
The Chandigarh municipal corporation on Thursday organised a function at its Sector 17 office to celebrate Lohri.
Kirron Kher, member of Parliament, Chandigarh, was the chief guest at the function, while Sarbjit Kaur, mayor, and Anindita Mitra, MC commissioner were also present during the programme.
The MP and mayor distributed sweets and savouries to the MC employees and extended their greetings to Chandigarh residents on the occasion of Lohri.
The programme started with the ceremonial bonfire, followed by cultural performances of MC employees accompanied by folk songs of Punjab. Bhangra and giddha were also performed by the staffers.
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