The Tungbuk, a traditional stringed instrument of the Lepcha community, plays a significant cultural role. Pem Tshering Lepcha from Dzongu is actively working to preserve and promote this instrument, particularly among Sikkim’s younger generation, ensuring its continued relevance in modern times.

 

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.