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Yuma Manghim Tongjem Chumbho Bermiok Namphing Rekep South Sikkim, Bermiok Namphing Rekep, Namchi District, South, Gangtok (2026)

18/01/2026

पूर्व सिक्किम गान्तोक | १८ जेनवरी २०२६

०२औं कोकपेक्वा तोङनामका लागि सांसद् लाेक सभा एमपी डा. इन्द्र हाङ सुब्बाज्यूलाई मुख्य अथितिको लागि निमन्त्रण!!

दक्षिण सिक्किमको १४-तिमी नाम्फिङ निर्वाचन क्षेत्र अन्तर्गत लोवर छलामथाङ वार्डमा यस वर्ष पनि ०२औं कोकपेक्वा तोङनाम भव्य रूपमा आयोजना हुन गइरहेको छ। कोकपेक्वा तोङनाम लिम्बु समुदायको नयाँ वर्षकाे महान् सांस्कृतिक तथा धार्मिक चाड हो, जसले समुदायको पहिचान, संस्कार र परम्परालाई जीवन्त राख्दै आएको छ।

यस महत्वपूर्ण सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमलाई सफल बनाउन आज कोकपेक्वा तोङनाम आयोजक समिति द्वारा सांसद् डा. इन्द्र हाङ सुब्बा ज्यूलाई औपचारिक रूपमा मुख्य अथितिकाे लागि निमन्त्रण दिनु भएको छ।

17/01/2026

Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration Committee Secures Patron for 2026 Festivities

Gangtok, January 17, 2026:
The Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration Committee, in collaboration with Yuma Manghim Tongjem Chumbho, Bermiok–Namphing Rekep, Namchi, Sikkim, paid a courtesy visit this evening to Mr. A. B. S***a, PCE-cum-Secretary, Roads and Bridges Department (PWD), Government of Sikkim, at his residence in Gangtok.

During the meeting, the committee formally requested Mr. S***a to serve as the Patron of the Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration 2026. Mr. S***a warmly acknowledged the request and graciously accepted the role of Patron. He also accepted the invitation to attend the Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration scheduled for 21st January 2026.

The delegation comprised Mr. Arpan S***a, President of the Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration Committee; Mr. Bhim Hang S***a, General Secretary; Mr. Yem Prashad S***a, Treasurer; and Mr. Yog Bahadur Limbu, Chief Co-ordinator-cum-President of Yuma Manghim Tongjem Chumbho.

The meeting was marked by cordial interaction and mutual goodwill. The committee members expressed immense joy and gratitude at Mr. S***a’s acceptance, describing the occasion as a moment of pride and encouragement for the successful organization of the upcoming celebration.

The committee further stated that Mr. S***a’s patronage will serve as a great source of inspiration and support, significantly contributing to the promotion of cultural values, unity, and the overall success of the Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration 2026.

25/12/2025

𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐨𝐤𝐟𝐞𝐤𝐰𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

25𝑡ℎ 𝐷𝑒𝑐𝑒𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 2025, 𝑁𝑎𝑚𝑐ℎ𝑖, 𝑆𝑖𝑘𝑘𝑖𝑚:

A general meeting in connection with the Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration 2026 was convened on 25th December 2025 at the residence of Shri Aita Raj Limbu at Rekep, Namchi District, Sikkim. The celebration is being organized by the 𝐊𝐨𝐤𝐟𝐞𝐤𝐰𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐣𝐞𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐡𝐨, 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐨𝐤–𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐩. The meeting was chaired by Shri R. K. S***a, Retired Limboo Language Primary Teacher, and was attended by community leaders, language teachers, social activists, departmental personnel, well-wishers, and villagers.

The meeting was attended by Shri Arpan S***a, Panchayat President, 12-Namphing GPU; Shri Som Bdr S***a, Rekep Ward Panchayat; Shri Yog Bdr Limbu, President of Yuma Manghim Tongjem Chumbho, Bermiok-Namphing, Rekep; Shri Bhim Hang S***a, Retired TBO Limboo Language Teacher; Shri Yem Prashad S***a, Retired GT Limboo Teacher, along with many others.

The programme began with a welcome address by Shri Yog Bdr Limbu, President of Yuma Manghim Tongjem Chumbho, who highlighted the significance of Kokfekwa Tongnam and extended a warm welcome to all present.

After detailed deliberations, the house unanimously resolved to constitute a new ad hoc Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration Committee for a period of two years, i.e., 2026 and 2027. Shri R. K. S***a was named Chief Advisor, while Shri Durga Bdr Limbu, Daring Ward Panchayat, was appointed Advisor.

The committee office bearers include Shri Arpan S***a as President, Shri Birta Bdr S***a as Vice President, Shri Bhim Hang S***a as General Secretary, Shri Harka Bdr Limboo and Nanuma Limboo as Joint Secretaries, and Shri Yem Prashad S***a as Treasurer. Shri Yog Bdr Limboo was appointed Chief Co-ordinator and Shri Som Bdr S***a as Programme Co-ordinator. Publicity responsibilities were assigned to Shri Manish Limbu and Smt. Puja S***a, while cultural activities will be overseen by Shri Dil Kumar Rai and Ms. Suk Maya S***a.

Various other responsibilities were also distributed, including sound system management, press and printing, stage management, kitchen and dining arrangements, tea and snacks, ritual management, purchase, electricity, tent arrangements, cooking, and artist coordination. Ms. Shanti S***a was confirmed as the artist for the celebration, and the sound system will be sponsored by Shri Durga S***a (Mondal).

It was further resolved that the next meeting will be held on 5th January 2026 to finalize detailed planning for the celebration, which is proposed to be held at Rekep in the month of January 2026. The final date will be decided subsequently.

Addressing the gathering, President Shri Arpan S***a urged all members of the community to actively participate in making the Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration a grand success and expressed gratitude to everyone for their continued support, especially during last year’s celebration.

Shri Yem Prashad S***a shared his views on Kokfekwa Tongnam and Kokfekwa Tumyen, explaining why Kokfekwa Tongnam is observed instead of Kokfekwa Tumyen (which marks Sankranti, the first day of Kokfekwa). He also presented details of the existing account balance and the financial preparedness for the upcoming celebration.

In his concluding address, Chairperson Shri R. K. S***a appreciated the successful conduct of the meeting and highlighted the origin of Yuma Manghim Tongjem Chumbho, tracing its roots to Sekhmari Chumbho, thereby emphasizing the rich cultural heritage of the Limboo community.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Shri Arpan S***a..

18/08/2025

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18/08/2025

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13/08/2025

In every COSTUME,
every DIALECT,
and every SMILE,
YOU will FIND the SPIRIT of SIKKIM.

The Bermiok Tokal Independence Day Celebration Committee marked the 79th Independence Day with a traditional-themed program showcasing the rich heritage of the Lepcha, Bhutia, Limboo, Tamang, Sherpa, Gurung, Rai, Khas, Bhujel, and Newar communities. Held from 2nd to 15th August 2025, the celebrations aimed to promote Sikkim’s diverse traditions, languages, and cultures in an inclusive spirit.

The Limboo Community celebrated the traditional Limboo Theme on the occasion of 79th Independence Day Celebrations at Bermiok Tokal SSS Playground on August 9, 2025.

15/01/2025

Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration Successfully Conducted in Namchi, Sikkim

On 15th January 2025, the Kokfekwa Tongnam celebration was successfully organized by the Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration Committee, Bermiok Namphing, with support from the Yuma Manghim Tongjem Chumbho, Bermiok-Namphing Rekep, Namchi-Sikkim. The festival, held at Rekep, Lower Challamthang in Namchi District, was a vibrant and culturally rich event graced by distinguished guests and attendees.

The Hon'ble MLA of the 14-Temi Namphing Constituency, Shri B. S. Panth, served as the Chief Guest, alongside the Hon'ble MP of Sikkim, Shri Indra Hang Limboo as the Chief Patron and Shri Karma S***a, OSD to HCM. Also in attendance were Shri G.M. Gurung, former minister; Shri Prem Kumar S***a, SDM Soreng; Shri Gopal Chettri, Joint Secretary, Namchi District; Shri Phurba Tshering Bhutia, CLC of Temi-Namphing Constituency; Shri Madan Kumar Bajgai, Zilla Panchayat of Bermiok Namphing Territorial; Smt. Sanki Bhutia, Panchayat President of 13-Bermiok Tokal GPU; and representatives from the 12-Namphing GPU and 13th-Bermiok Tokal GPU, along with various government officials, bureaucrats, and well-wishers.

The event began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by the Hon'ble MLA, followed by the offering of a Pagha to the Chief Guest. Shri Arpan S***a, President of the Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration Committee, delivered a thoughtful welcome speech. This was followed by an insightful introduction to Kokfekwa Tongnam by Shri Karna Hang Tamling.

The program included an array of cultural performances, beginning with the Hena Moma ritual and a captivating Ke Lang dance by the Sewa Samaj of Reshep, Middle Namphing, and Rekep. Highlights included a Palam performance by Numa Limbu, a Limboo dance by the Rekep Group, and a Tumyang Hang Samloo by Aita Hang Limboo. Additional cultural displays featured Nepali songs by Rabina Limbu and dance performances by Anjana Nalboo and Prajna Tamang.

Shri Bhim Hang S***a delivered a detailed report on Yuma Mangheem Tongjem Chumbho, followed by a segment of appreciation and gratitude, where letters were presented to various contributors, including P.K. S***a (SDM Soreng) and Jitendra Limboo (sports person).

The Chief Patron delivered an inspiring speech, followed by the acknowledgment of patrons and other key figures through the offering of Miktok. The event concluded with a speech by the Chief Guest, Shri B. S. Panth, and the Phudong Tomma ceremony.

Night Program:
The evening saw lively musical performances by talented singers from Nepal, adding a grand finale to the celebration. The event was a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Limboo community, leaving attendees with lasting memories of tradition and unity.

The Kokfekwa Tongnam celebration was lauded for its meticulous organization and vibrant display of culture, reinforcing the spirit of togetherness and reverence for heritage.

14/01/2025

Kokfekwa Tongnam: A Grand Celebration of Limboo New Year Scheduled for Tomorrow

Rekep, Lower Challamthang, Namchi, January 14, 2025 – Preparations are in full swing for the much-anticipated celebration of the Limboo New Year, Kokfekwa Tongnam, scheduled to take place tomorrow at Rekep. Organized by the Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration Committee, the event promises a day rich in culture, tradition, and festivities.

The celebration began this evening with the commencement of the sacred Tongsing ritual, conducted by Limboo Yeba Mr. Munnu Hang S***a from Thambong, West Sikkim, and Yema Miss Resmika S***a from Tikpur, West Sikkim. Adding to the excitement, the Celebration Committee has warmly welcomed the invited singers, including Raju Limbu, Rabina Limbu, Numa Anusha Neyong, and others, who will perform at tomorrow’s grand concert.

The highlight of the celebration will be the cultural concert featuring these renowned Limboo singers from Nepal, who will captivate the audience with their exceptional renditions of traditional Limboo songs. The event will also include a variety of Limboo cultural performances, showcasing the community’s rich heritage.

The celebration will be graced by Shri B.S. Panth, Hon’ble MLA of the 14-Temi Namphing Constituency, as the Chief Guest. He will be accompanied by Shri Indra Hang Limboo, Hon’ble MP, as the Chief Patron, and Shri Karma S***a, OSD, as the Patron. High-ranking dignitaries, bureaucrats, and well-wishers from the Temi-Namphing Constituency, as well as members of the Limboo community from within and beyond Sikkim, are also expected to attend.

The event is being organized with the support of Yuma Manghim Tongjem Chumbho, Bermiok-Namphing Rekep, Namchi, Sikkim.

All are cordially invited to join this grand celebration and make it a memorable occasion. Let us unite to honor and celebrate the Limboo New Year at Kokfekwa Tongnam tomorrow in Rekep, Lower Challamthang, Namchi. Your presence will be highly regarded and cherished.

Don’t miss this vibrant celebration!

12/01/2025

🎉 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗞𝗼𝗸𝗳𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! 🎉

Sewaroo, Adhangbay, Adhangma!

We warmly invite everyone to join the vibrant 𝗞𝗼𝗸𝗳𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗺 festival, a grand celebration marking the New Year of the Limboo community!

📅 Date: 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
📍 Location: 𝗥𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗽, 𝗟𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴, 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝗶 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆

✨ Immerse yourself in our rich cultural heritage with:
🎶 Traditional Dhan Nach & Palam performances
🙏 Sacred Tongsing & Mangayna rituals
🍴 Delicious traditional delicacies ..and so much more!

Let’s come together and celebrate in grand style. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable cultural experience!
𝙎𝒆𝙚 𝙮𝒐𝙪 𝙩𝒉𝙚𝒓𝙚! 🙌

06/01/2025

Let's inebriate with our Limbu language and culture and taste the flavour of our Limbu food and beverage in this upcoming Kokfekwa Tongnam, Limbu New Year.

Showcasing renowned Limbu artists from Nepal, Numa Anusa Neyong (Palam Singer) and Rabina Angdambay, one of the Yakthung Star 2 finalists, are performing typical traditional music in the festive, especially Palam and Limbu songs. Featuring a special music performance covering Y***k, Kelang, Palam, Khyali and Hakpare.

For the first time in Temi-Namphing Constituency, Kokfekwa Tongnam is being celebrated through the organizing committee, Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration Committee in support of Yuma Manghim Tonjem Chumbho, at Rekep, Lower Challamthang, Near Adarsh Goan, Singtam, Namchi-Sikkim, on 15th January 2025.

Trying to revive our Limbu tradition, culture, language and literature under erasure. The festival will strive to celebrate in a natural and organic way on a trial-and-error basis using leaf plates, leaf bowls, bamboo cups and vessels, staying away from foreign liquors, and endeavouring to use locally available resources. Further, the Tongsing ritual will be performed through the proficient Limbu Priests (Fedangbas/Sambas), who will worship for the well-being of every individual.

Everyone is welcome to the celebration of Kokfekwa Tongnam, Limbu New Year, and your presence pinch in our tradition and cultural preservation in the upcoming days.

Let's celebrate and meet at the Kokfekwa Tongnam Celebration 2025.

Happy Kokfekwa Tongnam in advance.

02/01/2025

𝗬𝗠𝗧𝗖 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗼𝗸-𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗽 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗞𝗼𝗸𝗳𝗲𝗸𝘄𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗻𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒄𝒉𝒊, 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 2, 2025: Yuma Manghim Tonjem Chumbho (YMTC) Bermiok-Namphing Rekep held its second preparatory meeting at the residence of Mr. Bhim Hang S***a, a retired TBO/Limboo, Namphing, presided over by Mr Yog Bdr Limbu, YMTC President. The meeting focused on organizing the upcoming Kokfekwa Tongnam (Limboo New Year) celebration, which is scheduled to take place at Rekep (Lower Challamthang), Near Adarsh Goan, Singtam.

The meeting was attended by prominent figures, including Mr. Apran S***a, President of the Kokfekwa Celebration Adhoc Committee (KCAC) and Panchayat President of Namphing GPU; Mrs. Hema Devi Chettri, Culture Coordinator of KCAC and Vice Panchayat President of Namphing GPU; Mr. Mani Kumar Bhujel, Ward Panchayat of Middle Namphing GPU; retired TBO/Limboo, KCAC members, retired teachers, employees, social workers, Social Media Reporters, youth, local gentries, and well-wishers.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱:

1. 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆: The festival date has been postponed from January 14, 2025, to January 15, 2025.

2. 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔: Responsibilities were allocated among committee members for tea and snacks, lunch, stage maintenance, decorations, cultural arrangements, invitations, banners, and other tasks.

3. 𝑵𝒐𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒔: The Chief Patron and other Patrons will be nominated, with their names to be disclosed later.

4. 𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔: The event will showcase performances rooted in Limboo tradition, including Y***k, Kelang, Hakpare, and Khyeli. Notably, some artists from outside Sikkim will also participate.

5. 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚: A traditional Tongsing ritual will be held in the name of the KCAC President, open to all participants for support and blessings.

6. 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈: The committee is raising funds for the event and encourages contributions from all well-wishers.

7. 𝑨𝒍𝒄𝒐𝒉𝒐𝒍 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚: Foreign liquors are strictly prohibited during the celebration. Only locally prepared Tinpaney Rakshi and Chhanwa Jar (fermented millet wine) will be served.

8. 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝑰𝒏𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: The festival warmly welcomes everyone to join and enjoy the festivities on January 15, 2025.

The event aims to preserve and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Limboo community, fostering unity and tradition. Preparations are in full swing, ensuring a vibrant and memorable Kokfekwa Tongnam celebration.

29/12/2024

𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐊𝐨𝐤𝐟𝐞𝐤𝐰𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐝

On December 29, 2024, a general meeting was convened by the Yuma Manghim Tongjem Chumbho (YMTC) of Bermiok-Namphing Rekep, under the chairmanship of Shri Kamal Bdr Limboo and presided over by Shri Yog Bdr Limbu (President, YMTC) at Rekep. 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒂 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑲𝒐𝒌𝒇𝒆𝒌𝒘𝒂 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒎 (ᤁᤁ᤻ᤑᤧᤰᤘᤠ ᤋᤱᤏᤠᤶ), 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 14, 2025. This meeting was attended by Shri Arpan S***a (Panchayat President, 12th Namphing GPU), Mrs Hema Devi Chettri (Vice-Panchayat President, Upper Namphing), Shri Durga Bdr Limbu (Daring Ward Panchayat), Mani Kumar Bhujel (Middle Namphing Ward Panchayat) Shri Bhim Hang S***a, retired TBO/Limboo, Shri R.K. S***a (retired PRT Limboo), Shri Nar Bir Limbu sir, Dr. Sanjiv S***a, teachers, social activists, well-wishers, dignitaries and other local people.

𝐾𝑜𝑘𝑓𝑒𝑘𝑤𝑎 𝑇𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑛𝑎𝑚 (ᤁᤁ᤻ᤑᤧᤰᤘᤠ ᤋᤱᤏᤠᤶ) 𝑖𝑠 𝑎 𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑏𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑏𝑜𝑜 𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝑌𝑒𝑎𝑟. 𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑏𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑣𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑑𝑒𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑒𝑘 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑠𝑢𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ𝑡. 𝐴 𝑐𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑚𝑎𝑟𝑦 𝑜𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑎𝑚𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑑𝑒 𝑡𝑜 "𝑌𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑚𝑎𝑛𝑔," 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦’𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑖𝑡𝑦, 𝑡𝑜 𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠. 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑠𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑠, 𝑑𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑜𝑑𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑒𝑠. 𝑆𝑜𝑚𝑒 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑜𝑏𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑒 𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑏𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑡 𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑓𝑙𝑢𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑠 (𝑤𝑎𝑑𝑜) 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑗𝑜𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑡.

𝑊ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑖𝑓𝑖𝑐 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑘𝑡𝑎𝑙𝑒𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝐾𝑜𝑘𝑓𝑒𝑘𝑤𝑎 𝑇𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑛𝑎𝑚 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑠𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑐𝑒, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑎𝑙 𝑑𝑟𝑎𝑤𝑠 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑙𝑦 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐿𝑖𝑚𝑏𝑜𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦'𝑠 𝑟𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑎𝑙 ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑎𝑔𝑒, 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑒𝑠 𝑎 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑓 𝑚𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑠, 𝑙𝑒𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑙 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑑𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠.

During the meeting, an 𝑨𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒄 𝑲𝒐𝒌𝒇𝒆𝒌𝒘𝒂 𝑻𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒏𝒂𝒎 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒅, 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑺𝒉𝒓𝒊 𝑨𝒓𝒑𝒂𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒃𝒂 𝒂𝒔 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑺𝒉𝒓𝒊 𝑩𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝑯𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒃𝒂 𝒂𝒔 𝑽𝒊𝒄𝒆-𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑺𝒉𝒓𝒊 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒂 𝑲𝒆𝒓𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒔 𝑮𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒉𝒓𝒊 𝒀𝒂𝒎 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒃𝒂 𝒂𝒔 𝑻𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒓. 𝑷𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒓𝒖𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒔𝒉 𝑳𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒖, 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝒄𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑴𝒓𝒔. 𝑯𝒆𝒎𝒂 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒊 𝑪𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒓𝒊, 𝑴𝒓𝒔. 𝑺𝒊𝒕𝒂 𝑳𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒖, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒔. 𝑷𝒖𝒋𝒂 𝑳𝒊𝒎𝒃𝒐𝒐. 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒚𝒂𝒕𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝑷𝑼, 𝒂𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑹𝒖𝒃𝒆𝒏 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒃𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒋 𝑺𝒖𝒃𝒃𝒂, 𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒔 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒔. Additional duties such as maintenance, decoration, catering, stationery, and sanitation were also assigned to specific individuals to ensure the smooth ex*****on of the celebration. A fundraising initiative was launched during the meeting, with contributions welcome from all; interested benefactors may contact the Treasurer.

It was unanimously decided that Kokfekwa Tongnam would be celebrated at Rekep, Namchi District (Near Singtam) on January 14, 2025. The celebration aims to revive and promote Limboo traditions, food practices, culture, and customs, ensuring their preservation for future generations.

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