Sikkim is home to multiple ethnic tribes and communities that are showcased in the form of vibrant and diverse festivals that are celebrated all over the year in different part of the state. Most of the festivals have similarities with the festivals of Darjeeling.
The festival is celebrated for the stating of the Magh, a month of the Nepali calendar. The festivals play a huge role in the life of every Sikkimese and are celebrated with various rituals, traditions, dance forms and preparing delicious delicacies. During the festival people wears the traditional dress which is Dawra Sural for men and sari for women.
The Tibetan New Year, Losar is one of the most vibrant festivals of Sikkim that has been major attractions for tourists. The festival lasts for 15 days and is celebrated from the first day of the lunar calendar. The festivals include various rituals and traditions that have been followed from generations.
Drukpa Tshechi is a most popular festival of this region that is popular among tourists for the world famous masked dance, and rich traditions of the Sikkim. The festival also includes various other dance forms and musical events and is among the pride of people.
One of the holiest and the largest festival of the country, Durga Puja are widely celebrated across many parts of Sikkim. This is the festival when all of the people gather to worship and seek blessings from the Goddess Durga. The festival is celebrated by performing various rituals and cultural performances that intensifies the overall spirit of the festival.