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

This Independence Day i had exhibited my stamps and coins collection at Rongli. I had a chance to show my collection to former Minister and area MLA KB Chamling and present MLA Puran Gurung

JORETHANG , December 23: The one-leaf 2008 calendar featuring the first Kirat King Yallambar dating back to 400 BC and set on the backdrop of Mount Khangchendzonga along with the images of men and womenfolk attired in their traditional dress during a Rai festival and printed both in Bantawa script and in English was unveiled at a ceremony today morning at Baiguney Rodung Khim in Jorethang. Minister for the State Rural Management Development Department, KN Rai launched the chic, artistic calendar amidst thunderous applause. The calendar priced at Rs 50 each has been designed and printed by Ashit Rai, one of the active members of the Akhil Kirat Rai Sangh youth wing. One of the chief reasons behind printing the calendar was to accumulate funds for the smooth functioning of the youth wing committee which, according to Ashit Rai is still in its nascent phase as far as its monetary aspect is concerned. “By doing so, the youths of the Rai community can prove our worth that we...