Art and Culture related to NE
Partnership: Sikkim Government and UNESCO have collaborated to preserve the traditional Lepcha cane bridge, known as ‘Ru-Soam’.
Location: Practiced by the Lepcha community in the Dzongu Tribal Reserve, located within the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve, Sikkim.
Significance:
Represents indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage.
Highlights sustainable, eco-friendly, and disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Reinforces traditional engineering adapted to local geography and climate.
Current Relevance: Recognized as a symbol of sustainable development, especially in the context of climate change and disaster management.
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