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all festivals being celebrated
with equal enthusiasm. Be it
Holi or Bihu, Diwali or
Christmas, no member feels
homesick as these festivals
are
always
celebrated
according to the custom and the food and décor befitting
the occasion. Be it the beat of the Dhol (drums) during
Bihu, Holi by the poolside, ‘rangoli’ and ‘diyas’ for Diwali
or Santa with his gifts at Christmas, each festival is
celebrated with pomp and fervour by all the members of
the club.
Along with these festive celebrations, the committee
members organize cultural evenings, which have become a
club tradition over the
years.wehave the Men’s Nite, where
the ladies take charge of the bar and the ladle and spoons
are left for the gents to stir pots and pans with, as they
churn out delicious dishes for that one evening.Then there
is the Mid-Rains Dance, an event usually held towards the
end of July or early August, which helps the members relax
and unwind during the peak season of tea production.The
Swimming Gala is held when the children are home for
their summer vacation, with a lot of fun and games.Tennis
and chess coaching camps are also organized at the club
during this time.The Club Meet and Flower Show are the
major events which all members look forward to and
participate in, during the cold weather. Movies and supper
are organized every fortnight for the entertainment of all
members.
Tingri Club has a unique
horseshoe shaped bar with
a few saddles converted
into bar stool seats. it is
the centre of attraction in
the hall. it is the only Tea
Club which has the
fireplace still running on a
gas pipe line. There is an
old grand piano which
some of the musically
inclined members make
use of !
The club is but a mere
structure and it’s the
members who make it
what it is. Tingri has
always been a very warm
and welcoming club. All
members carry fond
memories of their times
spent here when they
leave this district.
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