Indigenous knowledge systems
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Each evening, as one walks along the quieter streets and footpaths crossing through the neighbourhoods of Gangtok, we can smell an earthy smoke and pungent kitchen flavours. Rising from the household choeshum or shrine, this is the burning sang or incense, a sensory experience that possibly…
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In the Eastern Himalayas, traditional knowledge systems have long guided local communities in maintaining sustainable relationships with their environment. Among the many plants central to this ecological interaction, Edgeworthia gardneri, also known as argeli, lokta, or kuntu, holds a…
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The diverse handloom and handicraft practices of Sikkim and its neighbouring regions have evolved through processes of ecological adaptation, migration, cultural exchange, and patronage. Among these traditions, weaving occupies a significant place — not merely as a craft practice but as a material…
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A long time ago, ltbu-moo, Mother Creator, created Kongchen Kongchlo, i.e. Mount Khangchendzonga, the world's third highest mountain peak. To complement this glorious creation, she then created lakes and rivers. But something seemed amiss. Then, she created Fudongthing, the first man, and gave him…
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