The scenic town of Darjeeling is all set to host the much-anticipated second edition of the ‘Darjeeling Melo Tea Fest’ 2024, a vibrant celebration of tea, music, and culture. Organised by Darjeeling Police in collaboration with the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), the festival promises an exciting mix of activities to showcase the region’s heritage and promote tourism. Advertisement Darjeeling Police, in association GTA, will host the second edition of the three-day ‘Darjeeling Melo Tea Fest’ 2024 in Darjeeling, starting on 19 December.
The theme of the festival is “Tea, Tunes, and Strings.” Advertisement According to sources, chief minister Mamata Banerjee will inaugurate the festival virtually on 19 December. Meanwhile, key state government officials, including labour minister Moloy Ghatak and Rajya Sabha member Ritabrata Banerjee are expected to attend the event in person.
The festival is a joint initiative aimed at promoting Darjeeling’s world-famous tea and boosting tourism in the region. Superintendent of Police Pravin Prakash is leading efforts to highlight the tea industry, while GTA chief executive Anit Thapa is focusing on involving local communities to enhance tourism in the Hills. For music enthusiasts, the festival will feature Open Band Competitions (OBC) in three categories: OBC in English, OBC in Nepali and a category for singers and songwriters.
Winners in the English and Nepali OBC categories will receive cash prizes of Rs 6 lakh,.
