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

The quiz team from Mt. Zion Kidzee Singtam School embarked on an enriching journey to Darjeeling , where they participated in the Br. Eric Rudum Quiz Competition held at St. Joseph's School, North Point . The team of Deepshika Gadaily, Tanishka Pradhan and Tsheoshang Chemi Tamang represented the school escorted by Sisir Chettri , Chairman and Anisha Mukhia , Principal of the school. This prestigious event was organized by St. Joseph's North Point School had a participation of 42 schools.

09.02.23: The Winter Badminton Coaching Camp organized by Singtam Badminton Club concluded with the distribution of participating certificates. A small function was held at the Badminton Court, Indoor Sports Complex, Lal Bazaar, Singtam. The camp was held from January 2nd till January 31st, 2023.  The SBC General Secretary, Rajen Baniya, congratulated the participants for their efforts and persistence. He told us that during the month-long coaching camp, 38 aspiring players, both boys and girls, participated in two sessions, one in the morning and one evening. Special thanks and congratulations were also extended to Atul Khawas, the coach. A certificate of completion was presented to the participants by Madan Tamang and Kiran Pradhan, Advisors of SBC.

SINGTAM, JULY 19:   Valediction program on twenty days Newa workshop on Language, Food and Dance ended with joy and enthusiasm. The last day of the program had an exhibition of newa food items prepared by the trainees of the workshop. Newa dance and presentation of mementos to the teachers was the other highlight of the day.  More than twenty-six members of newa community from in and around Singtam had registered for the workshop. The program was organized by Newa Bhay Bowneykuthi, Singtam. Laxmi Sakya, Member, Newa Deya Dabu, Tamsipakha, Kathmandu , and Yogbir Sakya, Kalimpong were the two teachers for the twenty days long Newa Workshop. Laxmi Sakya taught on the preparation of food items while Yogbir Sakya taught newa language. Distinguished guests present on the occasion included Praveen Pradhan from Rongli Passa, Dr. Sushen Pradhan, Sarad Pradhan, and Bikash Pradhan from Sikkim Newa Guthi Youth Affairs, Babita Pradhan, newa teacher from Chujachen SSS, and mem...

22. 04. 2019  

SINGTAM, JUNE 9: Saga Dawa was celebrated with enthusiasm and happiness at Karma Thuji Cheoling Gumpa at Shantinagar, Singtam. The celebration included peace rally carrying Holy Book from Shantinagar Gumpa to Adarsh Goan and back to Gumpa. Trulku Rigzin Rangzong Rangdrol (Deorali) graced the occasion by his holy blessings.  Somnamth Poudhyal, Agriculture Minister cum Area MLA, Ugen T Gyatso, Tourism Minister and Shyam Pradhan, Parliamentary Secretary, HRDD were the Special Guests of the day followed by other distinguished guests in and around Singtam. Hundreds of devotees of all age of life took part in the procession carrying the Holy Scriptures.    The devotees walked through Shantinagar Gumpa till Adarsh Gaon via Singtam bazaar and back to Gumpa. Different organizations of Singtam distributed ice-creams, milk shakes, fruit juices, waters and others for the children and seniors carrying the holy book during bazaar visit.

Khoi  being offered to the young bride at Beli Biwaha