Sikkim Blue Duke Festival concludes

Monday, Feb 17, 2025 08:45 [IST]

Last Update: Sunday, Feb 16, 2025 16:47 [IST]

Sikkim Blue Duke Festival concludes

ISABELLA GURUNG

GANGTOK, : The concluding day of the Sikkim Blue Duke Festival witnessed cultural events and performances by Wangden Sherpa, JhumaLimbu, Mellow Preachers and others.

The event also included a fashion show organised by Positude, dance performances by Mighty Sikkim and “Shiva act” by SushantGhimire and Mushar Sharma.

The special guests for the concluding ceremony were MLAs L.B. Das and SonamVenchungpa, Political secretary to the Chief Minister, Jacob Khaling, SKM spokesperson YouganTamang, LokSabha MP Indra Hang Subba and others..

“The Sikkim Blue Duke festival may sound ordinary, just like any other festival, but this first-of-its-kind festival is dedicated to the youth of Sikkim. Discussions on topics like AI and Robotics were much needed for our students, and I would like to thank our MP Indra Hang Subba for the initiative. I would also thank CM PS Golay for his support. This festival is the first in the Northeast to host a knowledge-based festival, with experts from India. Students and entrepreneurs will benefit from the festival,” said Jacob Khaling.

 

Sikkim at a Glance

  • Area: 7096 Sq Kms
  • Capital: Gangtok
  • Altitude: 5,840 ft
  • Population: 6.10 Lakhs
  • Topography: Hilly terrain elevation from 600 to over 28,509 ft above sea level
  • Climate:
  • Summer: Min- 13°C - Max 21°C
  • Winter: Min- 0.48°C - Max 13°C
  • Rainfall: 325 cms per annum
  • Language Spoken: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Tibetan, English, Hindi