锡金文学艺术节2026将于10月28日至30日在甘托克举行，聚焦喜马拉雅文化

The Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival (SALF) 2026 will return to The Ridge Park, Gangtok, from October 28 to 30, bringing together writers, poets, thinkers and cultural practitioners for three days of literary discussions and artistic performances.

An initiative of Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang (Golay), the festival is presented by the Students’ Welfare Board under the Education Department, Government of Sikkim, and produced by Teamwork Arts. Its programme will feature conversations, poetry, music, workshops and cultural performances, creating a platform for literary exchange and regional storytelling.

The festival will explore themes including identity, memory, belonging and the cultural heritage of the Himalayan region. Through discussions and performances, it aims to connect local narratives with wider literary and contemporary perspectives while encouraging young people to engage with reading and the arts.

The announced speaker line-up includes writers and cultural figures such as Chuden Kabimo, Mamang Dai, Nawaraj Parajuli, Ranjit Hoskote, William Dalrymple, Yuvan Aves, Guru T. Ladakhi and Stephen Alter. Their participation will bring together varied literary voices and cultural perspectives.

Beyond its literary programme, SALF provides a platform to showcase Sikkim’s cultural identity and strengthen the state’s visibility as a destination for arts and cultural engagement. The gathering will bring established authors, emerging voices and audiences together to explore the region’s stories, traditions and creative expressions.