traditional alcoholic beverage
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.
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.