Namsum is a significant festival of the Lepcha community, celebrated to mark the beginning of the new harvest season. Typically observed in December or January, the festival honors the goddess Namsum, revered as the protector of crops and the harvest. During Namsum, the Lepcha people perform traditional dances, sing folk songs, and offer prayers to the goddess. Traditional Lepcha cuisine is prepared and shared among family and friends, and the festival is marked with great enthusiasm, with people gathering at local monasteries or community centers to participate in the celebrations.
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