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Sikkim Celebrates Inaugural Himalayan Yak Festival in Gnathang
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 29 Oct 2026, 03:09 AM
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Sikkim hosted its first Himalayan Yak festival in the border town of Gnathang, showcasing the region’s yak culture and attracting visitors from across the state.
Recently, the state of Sikkim held its inaugural Himalayan Yak festival in the remote town of Gnathang, situated close to the China border.
The event marked the first time the state organized a festival dedicated to the yak, a key animal in the Himalayan highlands.
Activities included a yak parade, traditional music and dance performances, and demonstrations of yak‑derived products such as cheese and wool.
The festival drew visitors from neighbouring districts and was supported by local authorities and tourism officials, who hoped it would boost regional tourism and preserve cultural heritage.
The event marked the first time the state organized a festival dedicated to the yak, a key animal in the Himalayan highlands.
Activities included a yak parade, traditional music and dance performances, and demonstrations of yak‑derived products such as cheese and wool.
The festival drew visitors from neighbouring districts and was supported by local authorities and tourism officials, who hoped it would boost regional tourism and preserve cultural heritage.