TNPSC Thervupettagam

GI Tag - Lepcha Musical Instruments

November 18 , 2025 15 hrs 0 min 4 0
  • Geographical Indication (GI) were granted to two traditional Lepcha musical instruments, Tungbuk and Pumtong Pulit of Sikkim.
  • The GI certificates were presented during the 1st Tribal Business Conclave in New Delhi.
  • The Tungbuk is a three-string instrument, and the Pumtong Pulit is a bamboo flute.
  • Both instruments are integral to Lepcha folk music and hold cultural and spiritual significance.

 

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