SHILLONG, Dec 13: Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday celebrated pre-Christmas during the Peace and Goodwill concert, hosted by the party at Windermere Resort in Shillong.
The event began with a peace prayer by Father Richard of All Faith Forum, followed by soulful performances by choir groups, En Tribe from Nagaland, Abdiel from Mizoram and KHMIH from Meghalaya. Adding to the celebrations, Banerjee engaged in a host of fun-filled activities with children from different orphanages.
She also met with tribal headmen from Khasi and Jaintia Hills, eminent members from the civil society and prominent influencers of Meghalaya.
Taking part in the festive cheer, Banerjee lit the Christmas tree and cut a cake.
“My love and best wishes to all the children. They are the assets and the future of our country,” Banerjee said, as she handed over gifts to the children.
“Our government organises and celebrates the Christmas festival with great fanfare. I will be inaugurating the Christmas festival in Park Street on December 21,” she added.
The evening came to a close on a memorable note with the message of peace and harmony echoing ahead of the holy festival.
