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Sikkim on August 8 marked Tendong Lho Rum Faat, a festival of the Lepcha tribe that worships nature.

Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang attended the state-level celebration at Manan Kendra in Gangtok where he extended greetings to the people of Sikkim and the Lepcha community.

The festival commemorates the legend of Tendong Hill in South Sikkim. According to Lepcha way stories, the hill saved their ancestors from a great flood in ancient times. When a floodwaters submerged much of the world, Tendong Hill is believed to have risen above the waters, sheltering survivors until the water receded. The day is observed in gratitude to the almighty and the sacred hill.

On this day, the Lepcha people thank both the creator and Tendong Hill for protecting their lives.

At Manan Kendra, the celebrations included traditional prayers, cultural performances and exhibitions on Lepcha heritage. The Chief Minister said the festival is a reminder to protect the environment and Sikkim’s natural heritage.

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