South Sikkim festival draws tourists

Rabong ( South Sikkim ) : Over 7,000 people including monks, students and state government officials thronged Mani Chokerling shrine at Rabong in South Sikkim today to witness Pang Lhabsol, a mask dance festival.

People offered prayers to Mount Kanchanzonga, the guardian deity of Sikkim. The day was also observed to mark the signing of the brotherhood treaty between Lepchas and Bhutias in the 13th century.

"We are celebrating the festival here since 1984," said Mr DD Bhutia, state urban development and housing department minister who was the chief patron of the organising committee. n SNS
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Source: The Statesman