Bhartiya Bhasa Summer Camp Cum Cultural Fest 2025

Bhartiya Bhasa Summer Camp Cum Cultural Fest 2025

• Activity Date

  Jun 09, 2025

The Bhartiya Bhasa Summer Camp Cum Cultural Fest 2025 officially commenced on June 9, 2025, under the theme "Language Learning and Cultural Tradition." Hosted by Mr. Sital Limbu, President, the event kicked off at 10:00 AM.

Resource persons and Guests, Mr. Dadup Tshering Lepcha and Mrs. Dhan Maya Subba, shared valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic aspects of the camp. Lecturer Mrs. Matrika Thapa delivered a brief yet powerful overview, emphasizing the importance of multilingual classrooms and the need to appreciate India's diverse languages and cultures.

She highlighted how the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 encourages multilingualism to foster inclusive and holistic learning.

Principal Madam Mrs. Parumita Rai delivered the inaugural address, stressing the deep connection between language and culture. She emphasized the role of such initiatives in preserving Sikkim's rich linguistic heritage.

Key Objectives of the Camp

1. Promoting Multilingualism: Encourage students to explore and enjoy learning multiple languages in a fun and engaging way.

2. Cultural Appreciation: Help children develop respect and love for diverse languages early in life.

3. Language Exposure: Introduce students to basic communication in different local languages.

4. Inclusive Participation: Ensure active participation from 75-100 students per school, focusing on self-introduction, vocabulary building, real-life dialogues, cultural elements, and confidence-building activities.

Language Learning Sessions

1. Lepcha Language Group

The first session featured the Lepcha language, led by eight Lepcha students, beginning with a traditional Lepcha prayer. Key activities included:

- Alphabets taught by Ms. Keernet Lepcha

- Verbal teaching by Ms. Lakmit Lepcha

- Counting numbers taught by Mr. Thendup Lepcha and Mr. Sangdup Lepcha

- Daily use phrases taught by Mr. Phurpa Lepcha and Mr. Rebum Lepcha

- Short conversations taught by Ms. Marmit Lepcha and Mr. Sangdup Lepcha

Mr. Dadup Tshering Lepcha sir shared his reflections on the session, praising the students' teaching methods and confidence.

2. Limboo Language Group

The second session highlighted the Limboo language, beginning with a traditional prayer and an introduction to the origin and culture of the Limbo community. Students covered:

- Alphabets taught by Ms. Meera Subba and Ms. Srijana Subba

- Vowels taught by Mr. Sarun Limbo

- Basic numbers taught by Ms. Dewne Subba

- Basic conversations taught by Ms. Selimit Lepcha and Ms. Urmila Limboo

Mrs. Dhanmaya Limboo maam commended the session and expressed admiration for how well the students had taken charge of teaching their language.

3. Bhutia Language Group

The third group introduced the Bhutia language with a session beginning with a prayer. Teaching highlights included:

- Alphabets and vowels taught by Ms. Tshering Lhamu Sherpa

- Basic numbers taught by Ms. Wangchuk Bhutia

- Conversations taught by Ms. Rinkela Bhutia and Ms. Pema Choden Bhutia

- Days of the week taught by Ms. Pema Choden Bhutia

The session reflected strong student involvement and deep respect for their linguistic roots.

The day concluded with a heartfelt speech by Principal madam Mrs . Parumita Rai, emphasizing the significance of linguistic diversity, particularly in Sikkim, where there are over 1,369 mother tongues, yet only 121 officially recognized languages. She urged everyone to promote lesser-known languages to preserve cultural identity and foster unity.

She also expressed her appreciation for the enthusiasm and dedication shown by both trainees and teachers in making the first day of the camp a success.