Losoong and Namsoong (Sikkimese New Year)
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The Sikkimese New Year at the end of the harvest, celebrated by the Bhutia community as Losoong and the Lepcha community as Namsoong, usually in December.
New YearNorth-Eastern India
| Where | Sikkim |
|---|---|
| When | 10th month of the Tibetan calendar (December) |
| Calendar | Tibetan lunisolar |
What people do
- Cham (masked) dances at monasteries such as Rumtek and Tsuklakhang.
- Archery contests and family feasts.
Significance
Thanksgiving for the harvest and the turn of the year.