The Three days long State Level Namprikdang Namsoong Festival 2022 commenced in a grand manner at Namprikdang ground, upper Dzongu, on Thursday.
Sikkim Minister Kunga Nima Lepcha inaugurated the festival as the Chief Guest, accompanied by MLA Dzongu, Pintso Namgyal Lepcha.
The Chief Guest was received at the Namprikdang ground by, Zilla Upadhakashya Mangan, ADC (dev) Mangan, BDO Dzongu and local gentry.
The three days long festival is being celebrated with the aspiration of preserving and promoting Lepcha culture.
The festival will feature music & traditions programs, local delicacies, arts & artefacts and indigenous sports over the course of three days.
Speaking on the occasion Minister Kunga Nima Lepcha, expressed his happiness on witnessing the festival here at Dzongu.
Source : Sikkim IPR
