15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Traditional Sikkimese Dance

A trained dancer part of the famous yak dance, a famous sikkimese dance. This dance is equal parts entertaining and educative. The locals seem to love it. It was being held as a part of inauguration function of a interstate boxing match in Lachung, north Sikkim. The entire village was there to see the function and the matches. Sporting events like these bring the community together and encourage the young to pursue their passions.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2017
Date Uploaded: 08.2017
Photo Location: Lachung, India
Camera: Canon EOS 550D
Copyright: © Satvik Shahapur