Padma Shree Award For Hildamit Lepcha

Gangtok: Renowned Lepcha folk music exponent Hildamit Lepcha would be conferred with the Padma Shree award, country's third highest civilian award. Presently based in Namchi, South Sikkim, She was born in 1956 in Kalimpong (district - Darjeeling) is an expert on Lepcha folk music instruments besides being a celebrated Lepcha folk music singer. For her dedicated work in preserving and promoting Lepcha culture, She has been honoured by several institutions of the region.

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