Introduction – The Dukpa Living Heritage Festival is a vibrant celebration dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the rich cultural heritage of the Dukpa community. This festival aims to showcase traditional customs arts crafts music and dance providing an immersive experience for participants and fostering a deeper appreciation of Dukpa heritage. Through a term exposer and survey with the help of experts we have realize that there has been deterioration in the ICH (Intangible Cultural Heritage) of the Dukpa communities hence during the festival we look forwards to bring cultural experts groups and ICH experts from Bhutan to exhibit and also teach the local Dukpa communities in the process.
Objectives -
- Cultural Preservation - To safeguard and promote the traditional customs practices and arts of the Dukpa community.
- Community Engagement - To bring together members of the Dukpa community and the broader public in a shared celebration of culture and heritage.
- Sustainable Tourism Promotion - To attract tourists and cultural & natural enthusiasts enhancing the region's profile as a responsible tourism destination.
- Educational Outreach - To educate younger generations and the all the villagers about their heritage culture & traditions ensuring its continuity.
- Economic Development - To provide economic opportunities for local tourism stakeholders artisans performers and craftsman through increased visibility and sales.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Lepchakha - Little Bhutan In India, Buxa Hill Forest, West Bengal 743347, India, Siliguri
