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

More than 200 Tibetans silently walked past Singtam today morning around 8.30 am as their peace march heads for Salugara, Siliguri, West Bengal. The rally started from Namnang, Gangtok today early morning. The occasion marks the 30th birth anniversary of Pachen Lama (Gedhun Choekyi Nyima ) , an important Buddhist figure only next to Dalai Lama .

SINGTAM, APRIL 7:   Ralap SS defeated Chisopani JHS five goals to one in an exhibition match played at Chisopani JHS today. Both schools were observing the International Day of Sports for the Development of Peace. Trophies, prizes and certificates were presented to the players by the Chief Guest.  Bimal Lamichaney, Panchayat President, Sirwani Chisopnai GPU was the Chief Guest of the day while the other guest included Karma Jigme Bhutia and Michael Lepcha (Pandam Football Academy), Dorjee Sherpa, Headmaster, Ralap SS, Mahesh Dahal, Headmaster Chisopani JHS, his staff and the students and local villagers.   Mahesh Dahal, Headmaster Chisopani JHS in his welcome speech welcomed the guests and spoke about the occasion, Football is the most popular sport in the world and it is a sport that can spread peace everywhere. We all humans should always unite and work for the progress of society, said Dahal. The team of Ralap SS was a better team on the day and they play...

New Year and everyone remembers collecting New Year cards for their loved ones. In my case it is a different story, I do not recall when did I last received my new year card. Could be four years..or five years back or before...I believe over the years my loved ones had found it difficult to contact me so I better give my address to them. Shital Pradhan C/O Ganga Niwas Shantinagar, Singtam Sikkim-737134 India I hope to expect at least a few cards and I wish to thank my friends in advance... Sikkim is better known for its scenic and unparalleled beauty. We the people of Sikkim believe in peace and harmony. So, for the entire world spread the message   "Tourism for world peace" and HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL