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Hope Cooke on Sikkim

By himalayanreview


Wow!! Was the first word that came from my heart. Watching Hope Cooke speak was nothing more than a dream come true. As a student of Sikkim History, my passion for learning more about my state grows with me with each passing day. 

Today, I am more than happy to see our former Gyalmo speak in Sikkim. I might be among the first few to have seen this video; so far, 14 views have been recorded. I hope my readers, too, like this video from YouTube.

 The video was produced by Yale University and released on YouTube on June 14, 2013.



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  1. rick arikiJune 16, 2013 6:57 AM

    Rare treat to see the Gyalmo in an interview. Thank you Yale University. - RF

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  2. Eitnee hang limbooApril 30, 2021 9:58 AM

    Our Queen was too Beautiful and still she is beautiful and her dream was good for our Sikkimese people she was like our Sikkimese mother wherever she is God bless you always����

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  3. Eitnee hang limbooApril 30, 2021 10:00 AM

    Your good message will more motivate and inspire to us Madam we the youth are unlucky to see and you Madam

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