News & Announcement
Three-day Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival 2026 grandly launched
Gangtok, October 28 (IPR): The second edition of the Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival has launched grandly today in Gantok. The first day of the three-day festival organized in cooperation with the Sikkim Student Welfare Board, State Education Department and Teamwork Arts started today with various cultural, literary and musical programs at Ridge Park.
The festival aimed at bringing personalities and community associated with Sikkim's rich arts, literature and creative sector on the same stage will be held with various events till 30 October.
Shri Raju Basnet, Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Education Department of Sikkim Government was present as the chief guest on the first day of the festival.
Addressing the program he emphasized the importance of preservation and promotion of arts, culture and mother tongue. He mentioned this festival as an important platform to highlight Sikkim's rich cultural heritage, diversity and literary traditions.
He stated that literature expresses experiences, emotions and thoughts of human life, the development of reading culture fosters creativity, critical thinking and confidence in youth.
Additionally on the growing use of artificial intelligence and modern technology he encouraged youth to develop their own imagination, basic thinking and writing abilities, expressing the idea that technology should be used as a helpful tool instead of human creativity.
Finally, the Sikkim government is committed to the promotion of education, literary activities and cultural programs, the festival, which runs for three days emphasizing that every child should have the opportunity to express views in their mother tongue and develop creativity, mentioning that the Sikkim government is committed to the promotion of education, literary activities and cultural programs, the festival of Sikkim Literary He expressed his belief that it is expected to strengthen the cultural identity.
The festival was officially inaugurated by lighting the lamps after welcoming the guests at the beginning of the program. On this occasion, students of EMRS, Gangap presented a group singing while a musical presentation titled 'Ekai Mato Aen Rang' by the Department of Culture, Government of Sikkim.
Education Department Secretary Mr. Tashi Chopel interacted with historian and writer Mr. William Dalarimple on the topic of 'A Life in History' at the program. Thus, Mr. Sanjay K, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts. Roy talks with the musical band from the Indian Ocean on the topic of 'Indian Ocean Unplugged'.
Welcome address at the program concluded with various literary and cultural presentations was given by Hon'ble MLA and Vice President of the Student Cell Mr. Aditya Gole while the President of the Student Welfare Board Mr. Sonam Chopel Sherpa gave the inauguration speech.
In the inauguration program of the three-day festival, Sikkim Legislative Assembly Vice President Mrs. Rajkumari Thapa, Ministers of Sikkim Government, Loksabha MP Dr. Indrahang Subba, MLAs, Mayor of Gantok Municipal Corporation, Chairman of various departments, Department Head, students of different colleges and schools were present.
The festival aimed at bringing personalities and community associated with Sikkim's rich arts, literature and creative sector on the same stage will be held with various events till 30 October.
Shri Raju Basnet, Minister of Sports, Youth Affairs and Education Department of Sikkim Government was present as the chief guest on the first day of the festival.
Addressing the program he emphasized the importance of preservation and promotion of arts, culture and mother tongue. He mentioned this festival as an important platform to highlight Sikkim's rich cultural heritage, diversity and literary traditions.
He stated that literature expresses experiences, emotions and thoughts of human life, the development of reading culture fosters creativity, critical thinking and confidence in youth.
Additionally on the growing use of artificial intelligence and modern technology he encouraged youth to develop their own imagination, basic thinking and writing abilities, expressing the idea that technology should be used as a helpful tool instead of human creativity.
Finally, the Sikkim government is committed to the promotion of education, literary activities and cultural programs, the festival, which runs for three days emphasizing that every child should have the opportunity to express views in their mother tongue and develop creativity, mentioning that the Sikkim government is committed to the promotion of education, literary activities and cultural programs, the festival of Sikkim Literary He expressed his belief that it is expected to strengthen the cultural identity.
The festival was officially inaugurated by lighting the lamps after welcoming the guests at the beginning of the program. On this occasion, students of EMRS, Gangap presented a group singing while a musical presentation titled 'Ekai Mato Aen Rang' by the Department of Culture, Government of Sikkim.
Education Department Secretary Mr. Tashi Chopel interacted with historian and writer Mr. William Dalarimple on the topic of 'A Life in History' at the program. Thus, Mr. Sanjay K, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts. Roy talks with the musical band from the Indian Ocean on the topic of 'Indian Ocean Unplugged'.
Welcome address at the program concluded with various literary and cultural presentations was given by Hon'ble MLA and Vice President of the Student Cell Mr. Aditya Gole while the President of the Student Welfare Board Mr. Sonam Chopel Sherpa gave the inauguration speech.
In the inauguration program of the three-day festival, Sikkim Legislative Assembly Vice President Mrs. Rajkumari Thapa, Ministers of Sikkim Government, Loksabha MP Dr. Indrahang Subba, MLAs, Mayor of Gantok Municipal Corporation, Chairman of various departments, Department Head, students of different colleges and schools were present.
