Discover Rabong ‘Cho-Dzo Fest 2025’: A Visionary Leap Towards Sustainable Tourism and Youth Empowerment
The vibrant Discover Rabong ‘Cho-Dzo Fest 2025’ concluded after six remarkable days of celebration, cultural immersion, and athletic excellence in the presence of the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Sikkim, Shri Prem Singh Tamang- Golay. More than a festival, Cho-Dzo Fest 2025 stood as a dynamic expression of Sikkim’s growing vision to redefine tourism not merely as an economic engine, but as a sustainable, inclusive and transformative force for communities, culture, and youth.
The core intention behind organizing the Cho-Dzo Fest was to celebrate Rabong’s unique cultural tapestry, picturesque landscapes, and communal harmony while simultaneously creating meaningful opportunities for local livelihoods, encouraging eco-conscious travel, and opening diverse avenues for the youth in entrepreneurship, the creative arts, and sports.
Hon’ble Chief Minister’s Shri Prem Singh Tamang- Golay has repeatedly emphasized that festivals like Cho-Dzo should not be viewed as standalone events, but as platforms of potential opportunities to stimulate local economies, highlight Sikkim’s cultural wealth, and empower the next generation of leaders, innovators, and creators. His leadership continues to steer Sikkim toward becoming a model for responsible tourism and youth-centered growth, blending tradition with innovation, and festivity with long-term purpose.
The First Chief Minister’s Gold Cup Open Volleyball Tournament was a major highlight of this year’s festival which is now lauded as the biggest volleyball tournament in India. With elite teams participating from across the country, the tournament showcased the immense sporting talent of the region which added new energy and visibility to Sikkim’s sports ecosystem.
These sporting spectacles are not just about competition they are about creating a platform where Sikkimese youth can dream, aspire, and rise. By aligning sports with tourism and community engagement, the Hon’ble Chief Minister is actively carving out pathways for young people to access national and global opportunities.
The Discover Rabong Cho-Dzo Fest 2025 has also shown how strategically designed festivals can serve as powerful tools to boost footfall, extend the tourism calendar, and promote lesser-explored but naturally and culturally rich regions like Rabong. By encouraging homestay networks, local artisans, food entrepreneurs, and eco-tour operators, the festival injected life into the local economy while preserving its environmental and cultural integrity.
The credit for the resounding success of Cho-Dzo Fest 2025 goes to the unwavering efforts of organizers, volunteers, artists, athletes, and the ever-hospitable people of Rabong. Their spirit and dedication reflect the true heart of Sikkim.
The state under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Prem Singh Tamang- Golay remains committed to promoting festivals as transformative platforms where celebration meets opportunity, and tradition meets the future, according to communique from CMO.
