Boori-Boot Yullo celebrations begin

NIRJULI, Jan 31: The 51st Boori-Boot Yullo celebration-2018 was officially inaugurated by Nyishi Elite Society (NES) president Bengia Tolum and Nyishi Festival Committee (NFC) secretary Bengia Amit at the Nyikum Niya ground here on Tuesday.
Tolum also inaugurated the 27 ethnic food stalls, sports events, such as archery and volleyball competitions on the occasion.
A marathon will also be organized on 2 February, informed the festival committee.
Miss Boori-Boot Yullo-2018 beauty pageant and traditional dance competition will be the other attractions of the festival.
Parliamentary Secretary (Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, Dairy and Development) Tamar Murtem was also present on the occasion.