3rd coordination meeting on Yongthoom-Open Market held ahead of Tendong Lho Rum Faat Celebration

<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;"><b>GANGTOK,:</b> As per direction from MLA-cum-president of TLRFCC Delay Namgyal Barfungpa, the 3rd coordination meeting of Tendong Lho Rum Faat Celebration Committee 2026 for the organization of Yongthoom – Open Market, to be held as part of the pre-Tendong Lho Rum Faat celebrations from 4th to 7th August at Ridge Park, Gangtok, was convened today at the mini conference hall of the District Administrative Centre (DAC), Gangtok.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The meeting was chaired by Tshering Wangchuk Lepcha, Additional Political Secretary (Gangtok District) to the Chief Minister, who reviewed the preparations and emphasized the importance of making Yongthoom a vibrant platform for promoting local entrepreneurship, preserving indigenous heritage, and showcasing Sikkim’s rich cultural identity, a press release informs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">During the meeting, it was decided that 30 stalls will be allotted to entrepreneurs from across the State, with five entrepreneurs representing each of Sikkim’s six districts, ensuring equitable participation and providing a common platform for local producers, artisans, innovators, and small business owners to exhibit and market their products.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">This year’s Yongthoom - Open Market will be uniquely themed around the Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged traditional Lepcha musical instruments – Puntong Palit and Tungbuk. The theme aims to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of the Lepcha community while creating greater awareness about the importance of preserving and promoting indigenous art, craftsmanship, and traditional knowledge.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">Tshering Wangchuk highlighted that Yongthoom has been conceptualized in line with the visionary initiative of Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) under the flagship vision of “One Family, One Entrepreneurship”. The initiative seeks to encourage self-employment, empower local entrepreneurs, generate sustainable livelihoods, and strengthen the rural economy by creating direct market access for homegrown products and enterprises, the release mentions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The meeting also discussed the overall layout of the open market, stall allocation, branding, cultural presentation, visitor experience, and coordination among participating organizations to ensure the successful conduct of the event.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The meeting was attended by executive members of Renjyong Mutanchi Rong Tarzum, Renjyong Mutanchi Rong Ong Shezum, and Renjyong Mutanchi Ringmom Kurmom, who extended their full support and cooperation towards the successful organization of Yongthoom as part of the upcoming Tendong Lho Rum Faat celebrations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family:&quot;Bookman Old Style&quot;,&quot;serif&quot;">The office of the Additional Political Secretary expressed confidence that the event will not only provide meaningful economic opportunities for local entrepreneurs but will also serve as a significant platform for promoting Sikkim’s indigenous culture, traditional craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit, the release mentions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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