Losoong marks the end of harvest season, of the Bhutia tribe, celebrated every year in December. Tradition Based on the Tibetan Lunar Calendar Losoong falls on the 18th day of the 10th month, when farmers celebrate the harvest. It is a traditional festival of the Bhutias. It is a time when the farmers rejoice and celebrate their harvest. The Lepchas also celebrate it and call it Namsoong. It is celebrated by inviting freinds and family with traditional gaity and celebrations. The festival have been adapted from the traditions and rituals of the Tibetan New Year, Losar. The festival is conducted at the Phodong and Rumtek Monasteries in Sikkim. Namsoong festival is celebrated every year, in Upper Dzongu region at the confluence of river Teesta and Rongyung Chu. Losoong is not only celebrated in India but its also celebrated in Nepal and Bhutan. The dance forms performed in the festival depict narrativized tales from the life of Padmasambhava (or Guru Ugyen). Celebration Celebration begins after the priest offers 'Chi-Fut', special alcohol, to the gods. After the offering to gods the effigy of the demon King is burnt. Burning the demon represents destroying the evil. Certain competitions are organized and merrymaking lasts for several days. The festival is also called Sonam Losoong. Losoong festival is very famous in eastern India. References Sikkim Tibetan festivals Buddhist festivals in Nepal Festivals in India New Year in India New Year celebrations Cultural festivals in India Religious festivals in India Festivals in Bhutan Festivals in Nepal Buddhist festivals in India Buddhist festivals in Bhutan