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Preparatory Coordination Meeting for Sikkim Cherry Festival 2026 Held at Temi
Namchi, November 2 (IPR): A coordination meeting for the upcoming Sikkim Cherry Festival 2026 was convened at the conference hall of the Block Administrative Centre, Temi, today.
The meeting for the Sikkim Cherry Festival 2026 was organised by the Temi Tarku Tourism Development Committee (TTTDC) in association with Temi Tea Estate, alongwith various stakeholders in the presence of Chairman of the Sikkim Music, Drama, Dance and Film Board, Mr Tashi Tshering, Chairman of the Science and Technology Department, Mr Norbu Tshering Bhutia, Chairperson of the Water Resources Department Ms Kush Maya Tamang, BDO Temi, Mr Roshan Rai, SHO Temi PS, Ms Jyotsna Gurung, Panchayat President Temi GPU Ms Binita Bista, CLC President/Chief Coordinator SCF Mr Phurba Tshering Bhutia, President TTTDC Cum Organising Committee Mr Divashkar Bista, TTTDC General Secretary Mr Ramesh Basnett and Mr DK Gurung, TTTDS Treasurer Ms Ganga Chettri, Mr Jeewan Dahal and Mr Lobsang Tamang, Panchayat Members, officials from different line departments and executive members of TTTDC and organising committee of Sikkim Cherry Festival 2026.
Addressing the gatherig, Chairman Mr Tashi Tshering Bhutia, spoke about the significance of the festival, underscoring its unique identity immersing with blossoming of Cherry trees during autumn. He further emphasised to all those involved in organising the festival to work in close coordination and contribute towards making the festival a State Level Celebration. He further delved upon the festival's value, which is not only to provide short time economic opportunities for the locals but also to establish Temi as a prominent tourism destination. Moreover, he also proposed various ideas to be incorporated in the festival, such as social media promotions, departmental coordination, and many other approaches for the success of the festival.
He further informed that Temi Tea Estate would serve as the organising partner, while the Information and Public Relations Department, Hamro Varta and Sikkim Chronicle would be made the media partners for the festival.
BDO Temi Mr Roshan Rai, highlighted all the procedures and the need for obtaining necessary permissions from the administration to conduct for the festival. He stated that the festival stalls would be required to possess valid licences in the form of temporary hawker licences, stressing that the license would be given only to the local COI holders which would be remain valid only for the duration of the festival.
Emphasising the festival on a grand scale, he assured that his office would provide all the necessary support and facilities while also stressing on maintaining proper sanitation for the visitors, suggesting that a washroom facility be made available for every four stalls.
SHO Temi Ms Jyotsna Gurung, briefed the gathering on the security and law-and-order arrangements for the upcoming festival. She further elaborated on measures for effective crowd control, traffic regulation and proper parking management to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and visitors. She also stressed the importance of obtaining the necessary excise permissions and adhering to the prescribed regulations, alongside close coordination among the concerned departments, to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of the festival.
Panchayat President, Temi GPU, Ms Binita Bista, emphasised the need to prioritise proper waste management during the festival, recalling instances of roadside littering during last year’s event. She urged community members to spread awareness through social media by sharing informative content highlighting the strict prohibition on littering. She also requested Temi Tea Estate to depute two personnel to assist in maintaining cleanliness throughout the festival.
The meeting decided that the festival would be organised under the banner of the Temi-Tarku Tourism Development Committee (TTDC) and officially named the Sikkim Cherry Festival. It was further decided to bring together the existing initiatives of the Temi Tea Estate and other stakeholders under a unified festival, while working towards securing its recognition as an official State Festival.
During the meeting, stakeholders also put forth various suggestions and discussed various attractions planned for the festival, including an evening musical concert featuring renowned artist Sabin Rai, a flower exhibition, cultural programmes, a showcase of traditional community attire and ethnic heritage, and a Men’s Veterans Football Exhibition Match in memory of the late Lt Karma Palzor Bhutia. The 3rd IRBn Manglay will also organise the Dragon Run 2026 on November 28. In addition, the festival will feature a range of adventure activities, including a hike to Tendong Hill, horse riding, zip-lining, ATV rides and several other recreational experiences.
It may be mentioned here that TTTDC, in collaboration with the Temi Tea Estate, will be organising the festival from 14th November till 28th November. In addition, the committee also decided to hold an extended coordination meeting with concerned departments, contractors, representatives from the hotel industry and other stakeholders to ensure proper management, coordination and active participation in the upcoming activities.
The meeting for the Sikkim Cherry Festival 2026 was organised by the Temi Tarku Tourism Development Committee (TTTDC) in association with Temi Tea Estate, alongwith various stakeholders in the presence of Chairman of the Sikkim Music, Drama, Dance and Film Board, Mr Tashi Tshering, Chairman of the Science and Technology Department, Mr Norbu Tshering Bhutia, Chairperson of the Water Resources Department Ms Kush Maya Tamang, BDO Temi, Mr Roshan Rai, SHO Temi PS, Ms Jyotsna Gurung, Panchayat President Temi GPU Ms Binita Bista, CLC President/Chief Coordinator SCF Mr Phurba Tshering Bhutia, President TTTDC Cum Organising Committee Mr Divashkar Bista, TTTDC General Secretary Mr Ramesh Basnett and Mr DK Gurung, TTTDS Treasurer Ms Ganga Chettri, Mr Jeewan Dahal and Mr Lobsang Tamang, Panchayat Members, officials from different line departments and executive members of TTTDC and organising committee of Sikkim Cherry Festival 2026.
Addressing the gatherig, Chairman Mr Tashi Tshering Bhutia, spoke about the significance of the festival, underscoring its unique identity immersing with blossoming of Cherry trees during autumn. He further emphasised to all those involved in organising the festival to work in close coordination and contribute towards making the festival a State Level Celebration. He further delved upon the festival's value, which is not only to provide short time economic opportunities for the locals but also to establish Temi as a prominent tourism destination. Moreover, he also proposed various ideas to be incorporated in the festival, such as social media promotions, departmental coordination, and many other approaches for the success of the festival.
He further informed that Temi Tea Estate would serve as the organising partner, while the Information and Public Relations Department, Hamro Varta and Sikkim Chronicle would be made the media partners for the festival.
BDO Temi Mr Roshan Rai, highlighted all the procedures and the need for obtaining necessary permissions from the administration to conduct for the festival. He stated that the festival stalls would be required to possess valid licences in the form of temporary hawker licences, stressing that the license would be given only to the local COI holders which would be remain valid only for the duration of the festival.
Emphasising the festival on a grand scale, he assured that his office would provide all the necessary support and facilities while also stressing on maintaining proper sanitation for the visitors, suggesting that a washroom facility be made available for every four stalls.
SHO Temi Ms Jyotsna Gurung, briefed the gathering on the security and law-and-order arrangements for the upcoming festival. She further elaborated on measures for effective crowd control, traffic regulation and proper parking management to ensure the smooth movement of vehicles and visitors. She also stressed the importance of obtaining the necessary excise permissions and adhering to the prescribed regulations, alongside close coordination among the concerned departments, to ensure the safe and orderly conduct of the festival.
Panchayat President, Temi GPU, Ms Binita Bista, emphasised the need to prioritise proper waste management during the festival, recalling instances of roadside littering during last year’s event. She urged community members to spread awareness through social media by sharing informative content highlighting the strict prohibition on littering. She also requested Temi Tea Estate to depute two personnel to assist in maintaining cleanliness throughout the festival.
The meeting decided that the festival would be organised under the banner of the Temi-Tarku Tourism Development Committee (TTDC) and officially named the Sikkim Cherry Festival. It was further decided to bring together the existing initiatives of the Temi Tea Estate and other stakeholders under a unified festival, while working towards securing its recognition as an official State Festival.
During the meeting, stakeholders also put forth various suggestions and discussed various attractions planned for the festival, including an evening musical concert featuring renowned artist Sabin Rai, a flower exhibition, cultural programmes, a showcase of traditional community attire and ethnic heritage, and a Men’s Veterans Football Exhibition Match in memory of the late Lt Karma Palzor Bhutia. The 3rd IRBn Manglay will also organise the Dragon Run 2026 on November 28. In addition, the festival will feature a range of adventure activities, including a hike to Tendong Hill, horse riding, zip-lining, ATV rides and several other recreational experiences.
It may be mentioned here that TTTDC, in collaboration with the Temi Tea Estate, will be organising the festival from 14th November till 28th November. In addition, the committee also decided to hold an extended coordination meeting with concerned departments, contractors, representatives from the hotel industry and other stakeholders to ensure proper management, coordination and active participation in the upcoming activities.
