5 Facts you didn’t know about Pang Lhabsol, the unique festival of Sikkim

SIKKIM | 02 SEPTEMBER, 2020

Pang Lhabsol is one of the most historically significant festivals celebrated in Sikkim and here are some interesting facts about it.

# The festival is celebrated annually on the fifteenth day of the seventh month of the Tibetan calendar corresponding to late August or early September.

# It commemorates the historic swearing of blood brotherhood between the Lepchas and the Bhutias at Kabi Longchok under the witness of Mount Khangchendzonga.

# The festival was popularised by the 3rd Chogyal, Chagdor Namgyal (Chakdor Namgyal) and the spectacular Pang Toed or the warrior dance believed to be introduced and choreographed by him based on his visionary dream. 

# Pang in Bhutia means 'Witness' and Lhabsol means 'Worship'. 

# In Sikkim, the festival is celebrated at the monasteries and different locations showcasing unity, peace and harmony.