Gangtok,Jan 17 (UNI) Minister Tourism & Civil Aviation,Ugen Gyatso Bhutia,declared Sikkim Red Panda Winter Carnival,open,by releasing birds of peace,white pigeons ceremoniously,joined by Secretary Tourism TT Bhutia. The Carnival, kick started at Mahatma Gandhi Marg just the heart of town had good response on the first day, today. ‘The neighbouring Countries and State are also participating,like Nepal,Bhutan and Gorkha Territorial Administration (from West Bengal). British Council from Kolkata will also be there,’ said the Minister Ugen Gyatso. The Tourism Department,has put up a tastefully sculptured and hand painted 5’ high Red Panda.The annual footfall is 40 Lakhs presently but the State target is of 50 Lakh tourists annually. Nepal and Bhutan have put up their stalls along with others.Nepalese have put up Dhaka stoles and clothing material caps for sale and Bhutanese are selling hand made bags and Chinese brocade costumes.The visitors were most attracted towards exhibition put up by Eco-stream,live demonstration by Carpet weavers from Handloom & Handicrafts and of course ethnic fast foods. The Artists from Nepal,Bhutan,Kalimpong and Wings of Sikkim with other local artists will be presenting cultural show on 18th .Earlier the 3 day Carnival started with Fitness camp , Yoga and Meditation.
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