traditional alcoholic beverage

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Sikkim’s chhaang losing race in fast lane of spirits

Challenges posed by changing times, shifting tastes, and labour-intensive processes cast a shadow on the future of chhaang, a Sikkimese traditional alcoholic brew, but a handful of women are trying to preserve this age-old legacy.

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Mahua wine – the joyful spirit of tribal life

It’s time for educated urban people to shed their contemptuous attitude towards the traditional mahua wine and accept its significance as cultural heritage.