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Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival Returns to Gangtok on October 28
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News18•15-10-2026, 19:15
Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival Returns to Gangtok on October 28
- •The Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival (SALF) is scheduled to take place from October 28 to 30 at The Ridge Park in Gangtok.
- •The three-day cultural event will feature prominent writers, poets, and thinkers discussing identity, history, and the Himalayan experience.
- •Renowned musical acts including Indian Ocean, Neeraj Arya’s Kabir Cafe, and flautist Kartikeya will perform live during the festival.
- •Organized by the Students’ Welfare Board, the event aims to provide youth and emerging artists a platform to engage with diverse literary traditions.
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The Sikkim Arts and Literature Festival (SALF) is scheduled to take place from October 28 to 30 at The Ridge Park in Gangtok.
The festival will feature musical performances by Delhi-based Aagaaz, flautist Kartikeya, percussionist Makrand, the band Indian Ocean, and Neeraj Arya’s Kabir Cafe.
The festival programme centres on identity, memory, belonging, history, and the Himalayan experience, featuring noted writers and poets such as William Dalrymple, Mamang Dai, Ranjit Hoskote, and Chuden Kabimo.
