When Buddhist monk Ongdi Pintso Bhutia of Thensong monastery in north Sikkim pressed the EVM on Friday to cast his vote, he again reaffirmed Sikkim’s 300-year-old tradition. Sikkim is the only state ...

Step into the seasonal traditions of Sikkim, Mizoram and Nagaland, where harvest festivals, sacred dances and rituals mark ...

Most government offices in Sikkim added a splash of colour and tradition as employees arrived in traditional attire to mark the start of the ‘traditional wear work day’, which was initiated by the ...

In a move to celebrate and preserve its vibrant cultural heritage, the Government of Sikkim has announced the introduction of “Traditional Wear Work Day” every Thursday for all government employees.

Step into serenity: Explore Sikkim’s sacred monasteries and Himalayan spiritual havens. Ever felt the urge to escape the chaos of everyday life and find a place where peace seems to linger in the air?

The indigenous bridge-making tradition is still practised by Lepcha communities in the Dzongu Tribal Reserve within the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve in the northeastern state, they said.

Deep in the tranquil heartland of Sikkim, a tiny Himalayan hamlet called Borong is safeguarding a craft that connects art, tradition, and spirituality. At the core of this story is a humble, ...

Traditional Ru-Soam cane bridges in North Sikkim restored connectivity after floods, highlighting Lepcha resilience and disaster adaptation.