Yakthung Ingbey Sokh

19/05/2025

Sukhim Yakthung Sapsok Songchumbho (SYSS) Meets Secretary, Culture Department, Government of Sikkim

Today, representatives of Sukhim Yakthung Sapsok Songchumbho (SYSS) met the Secretary of the Culture Department, Government of Sikkim, at his office Manan Kendra to express their gratitude for the opportunity given to SYSS to represent Limboo culture during the Kuzu Fest held in Gangtok on 8th May 2025, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Sikkim’s statehood. SYSS proudly showcased the distinct and vibrant cultural heritage of the Limboo community during the event.

However, during the main Statehood Day celebration held at Paljor Stadium on 16th May 2025, the Limboo culture was not included in the cultural presentation. In this regard, SYSS submitted a memorandum requesting the regular inclusion of Limboo cultural performances in all state-level programs organized by the Government, similar to those of the Bhutia, Lepcha, and Nepali communities.

The SYSS delegation highlighted that the Limboos are one of the indigenous tribes of Sikkim with a rich history, unique cultural identity, and a vibrant heritage, comparable to that of the Sikkimese Bhutia and Lepcha communities.

In the memorandum, SYSS also placed a demand for the recruitment of Limboo artists in the Culture Department to ensure fair representation and promotion of the Limboo cultural tradition at the state level.

02/04/2025

ᤛᤰᤘᤠ ᤔᤢᤀᤡᤱ (SAKWA MUING) A QUATERLY LIMBOO LITERARY NEWS BULLETIN/ISSUE 02 published by Tongsing Literary Group,Darap,Gyalshing District Sikkim released successfully in presence of Chief Guest Sh. Dhan Rup Limboo, President of Sirijunga Club Darap,Chief Editor Sakwa Muing Sh. Santosh S***a ,Sub Editord sh Prem S***a,Singer and Young limboo Youth sh. Chandra Hang Limboo and other distinguished guests at the residence of Chief editor,sh.Santosh Terapay Darap. The program had brief introductory of sakwa muing by chief editor sh . Santosh Terapay and open discussion where everyone shared their thoughts on literature and language. A self written poem was recited by sh Ash limboo who is persuing MA in sikkim University. Welcome speech was placed by Sh ash limboo and a vote of thanks was placed by Sh. Dhanraj Limboo ,Writer. The program was host by sh Prem Muringla,Author.

03/03/2025

Dr. Indra Hang S***a Honb'le Member of Parliament Lok Sabha chaired a meeting regarding realignment of National Highway 510 passing through sacred Teyongshi Sirijunga Wadham at Lower Ghaiyabari Bermiok at Yakthung Heem DPH Road Gangtok.

The meeting was attended by Secretary Roads and Bridges Department, Government of Sikkim, Chief Engineer National Highway, Executive Members of Sukhim Yakthung Sapsok Songchumbho, Executive members of Teyongshi Sirijunga Manghim Management Committee Martam Bermiok.

Chief Engineer National Highway gave the detail power point presentation of Teyongshi Sirijunga Wadham in the meeting.

Secretary Roads and Bridges Department Government of Sikkim discuss the various possibilities for protection of sacred Teyongshi Sirijunga Wadham and Fukku.

Dr. Indra Hang S***a HMP Lok Sabha in the meeting highlighted how seriously the Government is working for protection of the sacred Wadham. He also express his gratitude towards Honb'le Chief Minister Shri P.S Goley for relentlessly pursuing the matter with central leaders for protection of the sacred place of Limboo Community. He assured that he will be approach the Government and National Highway Authority. He also assured that he will explore the Archeological Survey of India.

The meeting decided that National Highway alignment shall not touch the sacred wadham and fukku.

01/03/2025

17/02/2025

Happy 116th Birth Anniversary Of Mondal lt. Bharan Dhoj Limboo ,Posthumous Chemjong Special Awardee,Tikjek,Geyzing.
Late Mondal had an important role to convince the then Maharaja of Sikkim to allot a Tsong/Limbu/S***a/Yakthung in the Silkim council and to introduce Tsong language in the Govt. Schools in Sikkim. Besides, he contributed a lot in his block as a Mondal.

13/02/2025

Dr.B.L khamdhak presented a lecture on Mudhum of HImalayas in Tokyo,Japan

It's truly inspiring to hear about Dr. B.L. KhamdhaK's significant academic contributions. His recent public lecture on the Limbu Mundhum of the Himalayas in Tokyo, Japan, organized by Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research project, "Experimental comparative study of ancient Tibetan Indigenous Ritual Narratives and Tongpa Religious Narratives" under Nakamura Hajime Eastern Institute and Kokugakuin University.

Additionally, Dr. KhamdhaK's successful presentation at the University of Vienna in 2019 is another testament to his growing influence and the importance of his work in the field of cultural and religious studies.

His dedication to sharing the rich heritage of the Limbu people and the Himalayan region is truly admirable and greatly contributes to preserving these traditions for future generations.

30/01/2025

Tongsing Literary Group of Darap extends best wishes to Dr. Budhi L. Khamdhak for his trip to Japan. He has already left to give lecture on Limboo Mundhum at the Nakamura Hajime Eastern Institute, Tokyo and Kokugakuin University in Japan. He had also called on the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Sikkim and apprised him over his trip to Japan. And the H.C.M. sir also provided him support and extended best wishes to him. We, the members of the Tongsing Literary Group also thank the H.C.M. sir for his support.
Dr. Khamdhak is a Limbu scholar and mundhum expert who has worked for several years in Limbu mundhum studies and he himself is a Limbu shaman (Yetchamba). Presently, he is working as an Assistant Professor of the Limbu Department in Kanchenjunga State University. He hails from Singfeng, Darap. He started his schooling from Govt. P. S. Singfeng and he studied from Cl. VI to X at D.P.C.A. And he completed class XII from Govt. S.S.S., Pelling. He did his graduation with Pol. Sce. Honours from Sikkim Govt. College, Tadong and M.A. from N.B.U. After pursuing M. A., he worked as a teacher for a short period of time at D.P.C.A. and joined the govt. service as a G.T. Limboo at Govt. S.S.S., Gerethang. Over the years, he got promotions in different posts and presently he is working as an Assistan Professor at the K.S.U. So far, he has written and published more than dozen books in Limboo and English. Besides, he has edited the Limboo magazines, like Namsanglay Oti, Nirupamare Kuningwaso o, Thumya, Sellengo, Sumwedo and others. His articles have also been included in textbooks. Dr. Khamdhak is an asset of the Sikkimese society and a pillar of the Limbu literature. We wish his fruitful trip to Japan and we also thank the concerned institutions for inviting him to deliver lecture on Limbu Mumdhum.

29/01/2025

Motivational Program by Saplon chumbho President sh. Raju Limboo with Educated Limboo Youths of Tikjek was held at the residence of Chandra Hang Yakthungba today at 4:30pm.

Attendees:
Mangal Hang Khewa Tsong ,GT Limboo
Mangal Hang Tamling, MA Limboo,Pursuing B.Ed
Sona Muringla Lims ,MA Limboo,Pursuing B.Ed
Surakcha Khewa Surakcha Limbu ,Pursuing MA Limboo,Final Semester.
Ingsha Hang Khewa, Pursuing BA Sociology
Sanjoti S***a,PGT Limboo
Chandra Hang S***a,JE(Mechanical)

25/01/2025

Chief Minister Meets Dr Buddhi L Khamdhak Ahead of His Prestigious Academic Journey to Japan

Gangtok, January 25 (IPR): Earlier today, Chief Minister Mr Prem Singh Tamang met with Dr Buddhi L Khamdhak at his official residence to extend his heartfelt wishes as the distinguished scholar prepares for an inspiring academic journey to Japan.

Dr Khamdhak, a renowned expert in Limbu Mundhum and rituals, has been invited to deliver lectures at the prestigious Nakamura Hajime Eastern Institute and Kokugakuin University in Tokyo. His work in studying, classifying, and interpreting Limbu Mundhum—a crucial oral tradition of the Limbu community—has earned him widespread acclaim.

With over 14 published books covering topics on Limbu culture, language, literature, and politics, Dr Khamdhak has made significant contributions to the preservation and promotion of his community’s heritage. His expertise has also gained international recognition, having represented India at global forums and served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Vienna in 2019.

Remarkably, Dr Khamdhak is the first Limbu scholar from Sikkim to be invited to such prestigious academic fellowships in both Japan and Europe.

The Chief Minister expressed his confidence in Dr Khamdhak’s continued contributions, which will not only advance his field of study but also inspire future generations.

Report from DIO Gangtok

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18/10/2024

''Re imagining Limbu Indigenous Knowledge Through Traditional Food and Art"
Second year students of Khanchendzonga State University Limbu Department, under the guidance of Head of Department Dr. Buddhi L. Khamdhak, explore the rich cultural heritage of the Limbu community through traditional cuisine/food and Art...!

17/10/2024

17. 10. 2024
A review meeting for the upcoming program to release the 50th issue of Emeytnasung magazine was held today evening at the residence of the Chief Editor, Shri Harka Khamdhak. Mr. Santosh Terapay had initiated the meeting by highlighting the status of the preparation for the program. With this, the members discussed over the left out matters for the preparation of the program. In the meeting, the members also made the distribution of work for the program. Accordingly, Mr. Hangpal Limboo had recorded the minutes of the meeting.
The meeting was attended by the following members :
1. Shri Harka Khamdhak, Chief Editor
2. Shri P. L. Khamdhak
3. Shri Dhan Rup Limboo
4. Mr. Perem Muringla
5. Mr. Maita Man S***a
6. Mr. Santosh S***a
7. Mr. Phul Man S***a, Tikjek
8. Mr. Prem Kr. S***a, Tikjek
9. Mr. Chandra Hang S***a, Tikjek
10. Mr. Hangpal Limboo, Lingchom
11. Mr. Pritam Limboo, Lingchom
12. Miss Suchita Limbo, Lingchom
13. Mr. L.M. Lekwahang, Darap
14. Mr. Dhan Raj Limboo, Singpheng
15. Mr. G.M. Khamdhak, Langang
16. Mr. Lambod Hang Limboo, Darap

26/09/2024

25. 09. 2024
A preliminary meeting for a historic program to rlease the 50th issue of Emeytnasung ᤀᤡᤔᤣᤋ᤻ᤏᤠ,ᤛᤢᤱ Emeytnasung magazine was held at the residence of a member, Mr. Prem Kumar S***a at Tikjek, Gyalshing. It was held in the presence of a patron, Shri J. P. S***a (D.E., Power) as the chairman of the meeting. The meeting was initiated by the editor, Mr. Santosh Terapay by highlighting the agendas of the meeting. With this, the meeting had agendawise discussions and passed the following resolutions :
1. The release program is decided to be held at Gyalshing.
2. The date to organize the program is decided as 26th Oct. 2024.
3. The chief guest and the guests of honour for the program have been decided.
4. The meeting has decided to felicitate the first issue's typists, calligraphers, Mr. D. R. Pandhak for the continuous collection of membership fees from the members, continuous article contributors, sponsor for the 50th issue and others.
5. The work distribution has been made.
6. There will be poem recitation and story narration with instruments.
7. Shri D. S. S***a, Ex-President, YSSCS announced to sponsor the hall rent.
8. It has also been decided to collect the membership fees for the year 2024. For this, the meeting has given the responsibilities to the members.
9. Mr. Maita Man Limboo, a member has been assigned to handle the accounts related with the program and the collection of membership fees. And his nationalised account will be used for the said purpose as a technical problem has been arised in the Emeytnasung's account.
10. A review meeting is decided to be called on 17. 10. 2024. With this, discussions held on other issues.
Mr. Suk Bdr. Limboo, a member had recorded and read out the minutes. The meeting was ended with the words of thanks placed by the editor, Mr. G. M. S***a.
The following members had attended the meeting :
1. Shri J. P. S***a
2. Shri D. S. S***a
3. Shri Raju Limboo
4. Shri J. B. S***a
5. Shri Dhan Rup Limboo
6. Shri G. M. S***a
7. Shri Prem Kr. S***a
8. Shri Dhan Raj S***a
9. Shri Santosh Terapay
10. Shri Lokchand S***a
11. Shri Suk Man Limboo
12. Shri Chandra Hang Limboo
13. Sushri Suchita Limboo
14. Shri Suk Bdr. Limboo
15. Shri Hangpal Limboo
16. Shri Subash Limboo
17. Shri Maita Man Limboo
18. Shri Prem Kumar Limboo
19. Shri Aita Raj Khamdhakk