Proud to be a Sikkimese: Sikkim Travel, Culture & Local Heritage

Posts

Dental Health Camp organised at Dongeythang Primary School

06.04.26: A Dental Health Camp was held at Dongeythang Primary School under the National Oral Health Program. It was organized by Sang PHC in association with the school to spread awareness about dental and overall health. A total of twenty-five students, eleven school staff members, and seven parents attended the camp. Officials from Dongeythang PHSC were also present and conducted free blood pressure (BP) and blood sugar tests, which benefited everyone. The camp included free dental check-ups, simple brushing demonstrations, and guidance on how to take care of teeth. The visiting doctors, Dr. Bindhya Sharma and Dr. Anjulika Sharma, Dental Surgeons from Sang PHC, along with the Mrs. Indira Sharma (ANM), Mrs.Tika Bhattrai, and Mrs. Kabita Sharma, officials from Dongeythang PHSC were warmly welcomed by the Headmaster with khadas. Dr. Bindhya Sharma also conducted a short awareness session where she explained easy and correct ways of brushing teeth. The students found the session ver...

Permanent Pictorial Cancellation of Khangchendzonga National Park Released in Gangtok

The release of the Permanent Pictorial Cancellation for the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Khangchendzonga National Park, was held at Hotel Tibet, Gangtok. The event took place in the presence of Shri Supriyo Ghosh, Postmaster General (Mails & Business Development), West Bengal Circle; Shri Suraj Thatal, Conservator and Field Director of Khangchendzonga National Park; Shri Ivan Lepcha, Principal of Paljor Namgyal Girls’ SSS; and Shri Shital Pradhan, an eminent philatelist of the region. The cancellation design features a Red Panda in its habitat, set against a stunning mountain backdrop.

Sikkimpex 2026: North Point Academy and Cultural Philately Shine in Gangtok

11.03.26, Adampool, Gangtok: The state-level philatelic exhibition, Sikkimpex 2026, concluded with a vibrant celebration of history and heritage. A major highlight of the opening day was the release of two Special Covers dedicated to traditional Lepcha musical instruments: the Pumtong (bamboo flute) and the Tungbuk (plucked instrument), further cementing the event's focus on Sikkim’s indigenous culture. In a unique move to bridge generations, a Time Capsule Mail was also established; these special messages were sealed to be cleared exactly ten years from now, on March 10, 2036. In the School Category, North Point Academy claimed the top spot (1st Mark) for their global theme, "Heal the World," followed by Reconocer Academy in 2nd and 3rd. The Senior Category saw Nilema Yonzone earn a "Large Silver" (LS) for "Women Empowerment," while Abhishek Prasad, Anand Yonzone, and Deepen Pradhan secured "Silver" (S) honors. Avishu Pradhan led the Juni...

Pumtong and Tungbuk Special Covers released during the SIKKIMPEX 2026

Two Special Covers was released during the SIKKIMPEX 2026. Pumtong Pulit is a traditional bamboo wind instrument of the Lepcha community of Sikkim, deeply rooted in their cultural and religious life. Tungbuk is a three string instrument of the Lepcha community of Sikkim that plays a central role in Lepcha folk music, storytelling, and spiritual practices deeply revered for its rich cultural significance and distinctive acoustic quality.

Movie Still from Prashant Tamang's first film Angalo Yo Maya Ko

Welcome to the Academic Session 2026

FOR MORE ON DONGETHANG PRIMARY SCHOOL CLICK https://dongeythangprimaryschool.blogspot.com/

MG Marg, Gangtok in the 50s

Mystery of Sikkim's 150,000-Year-Old Fossilized Antelope Horn

News published in the Voice of Sikkim regarding the discovery of megalithic structures around Dentam has excited me a lot. I have always believed that the land of Sikkim is not just old, but ancient, contrary to theories focusing only on 'young fold mountains.' Attached is a newspaper clip from 2002 regarding Neolithic tools found in Sikkim by a team from the Archaeological Survey of India, Nagpur. According to historical records, the 150,000-year-old fossilized antelope horn found in Sajyong is particularly fascinating. If the dating is accurate, this fossil pushes the timeline of animal life in the Sikkim Himalayas back to the Middle Pleistocene era—long before the Neolithic humans who left stone tools in the same region.

Saraswati Puja in Rongli (1971)

AI Generated Image From the pages of “Kanchenjunga” magazine Organized by the Janahit Library , the Saraswati Puja ceremony was concluded on the date 31-1-71 in Rongli Bazaar. On the morning of Sunday, 31-1-71, the worship of Mother Saraswati and a competitive literary seminar were held. On this occasion, some local youths also participated in the seminar as non-competitors. The winners of the competition were: First Place: Mr. Purna Gurung Second Place: Mr. Purna Pradhan and Ratna Bahadur Moktan Third Place: Mr. Shiv Kumar ‘Shiv’ In the evening, a competitive cultural performance was also held. Among the award winners in the cultural showcase: Dance Category: Rongli School (First), Chujachen School (Second). Folk Song Category: Chhujachin (First), Rongli (Second), and Regu (Third).