To preserve these seeds is to preserve the traditions of the Lepcha community. In Sikkim’s Gnon-Sangdong village, Chewang Lepcha has been preserving indigenous seeds since 2001. Why did he start this journey – and where has it taken him now? Find out in this film.

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This film is part of ‘Stories from the Ground: Northeast India,’ a film series by The Habitats Trust and Dusty Foot Production, featuring 50 shorts by local filmmakers that celebrate the culture, traditions, and biodiversity of the region.