Yangang, October 30, 2026: The second day of the three-day Blooming Yangang 2026 festival was celebrated today at Yangang in the presence of the Hon’ble Minister for Forest and Environment, Government of Sikkim, Shri Pintso Namgyal Lepcha, who graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.
Organised by the Yangang Tourism Development Committee (YTDC), the second edition of Blooming Yangang is being held from October 29 to 31, with the objective of promoting floriculture, local entrepreneurship, tourism, and the rich cultural heritage of the region.
The programme was attended by the Hon’ble Area MLA-cum-Deputy Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly, Smt. Raj Kumari Thapa; spouse of the Area MLA, Shri M.B. Gurung; Political Secretary to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Bikash Basnet; OSD to the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Shri Karma Subba; Advisor to the Food Processing Department, Shri C.L. Gurung; Managing Director of SBS, Shri Phurba Wangdi Bhutia; Director of Samagra Shiksha, Shri A.D. Chettri; along with DFOs, Forest Range Officers, heads of various departments, government officials, Zilla Panchayat members, Gram Panchayat members, social workers, SKM party karyakartas, YTDC members, and members of the local public.
The second day witnessed continued participation from flower growers, farmers, entrepreneurs, artisans, and visitors, with more than 51 exhibition stalls showcasing a diverse range of flowers and floricultural products. The exhibition provides an important platform for local growers and entrepreneurs to display their products, exchange ideas, and explore opportunities in the floriculture and allied sectors.
Blooming Yangang 2026 is being organised at the Namchi district level by YTDC in collaboration with the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Department and the Food Processing Department, Government of Sikkim.
The festival reflects the vision of developing Yangang as an emerging tourism destination while creating sustainable livelihood opportunities through agriculture, floriculture, local enterprise, and cultural tourism. It also seeks to encourage greater community participation in showcasing the region’s natural beauty, indigenous traditions, and entrepreneurial potential.
The presence of the Hon’ble Minister and other dignitaries on the second day further underscored the importance of collaborative efforts between the government, local institutions, and communities in advancing tourism and economic development at the grassroots level.
The three-day Blooming Yangang 2026 will conclude on October 31, bringing together stakeholders from different sectors to celebrate the region’s floral diversity, agricultural potential, cultural identity, and community spirit.
