Where it all began
“The topic of my documentary is “where it all began”. Since the name of the place Mirik has been derived from the Lepcha word Mir-yok. I wanted to find out the story behind this name as I thought that it must hold a sacred meaning and it does.” Angelina Lepcha
Knowledge Keepers behind the expression
“I went to Pukan Kyong/Thulung Gaon bustee to find out the story. I met one of the knowledge keepers, Chenom Lepcha(male) aged around late 70s belonging to Luksommu clan. I took the video at around 1:30 PM on Wednesday, 22/06/2022. The weather that day, fortunately, was clear with soft wind blowing. The smell of fresh air and the warm sun felt extremely refreshing.”
Angelina Lepcha
“I left out this one important information in my documentary: Pufan kyong means a place where people used to light up incense sticks.”
Angelina Lepcha
Video by Angelina Lepcha
Translations by Angelina Lepcha
Mentored by Kunga Tashi Lepcha & Minket Lepcha




