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.
The exhibition showcased
diverse talent from participants like Karan Barman, Anshu Rai, Sanchita
Upadhyay, Sunita Gurung, and Sishir Pradhan. Veteran collectors in the Invitee
Category, including Roshan Prasad, Uday Mani Pradhan, and Sabyasachi Burman, displayed
rare treasures ranging from "The Story of Cricket" to "Tibet
through Stamps."
Presided over by Jury Members Rajesh Jhunjhunwala, Vishal Sanganeria, and Manojit Chandra (Dy. Supdt of Posts, Sikkim), Sikkimpex 2026 successfully bridged the gap between traditional heritage and the younger generation of philatelists.
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