Culture

The vibrant folk artists of Banachaya Village  representing the Tamang cultural group  proudly showcased their traditional Tamang Folk Dance  at the Dooars Literary and Cultural Festival  held at Panijhora, Rajabhatkhawa  in Alipurduar District. The event, organized by Mundary Academy  in collaboration with the District Information and Cultural Department, Government of West Bengal , brought together over 15 tribal communities  from the Dooars region, including the Rava, Garo

A vibrant Workshop on Rava Tribal Cultural Development  was held at Poro Eco Park , jointly organized by The Art of Living – YLTP , Yugantar Pariwar , and supported by the Alipurduar District Administration . The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 100 folk artists  from different tribal communities including Rava, Garo, Asur, and Tamang . 9th April | Beautiful Dooars, Alipurduar District The workshop became a lively platform for cultural exchange and creat

As we begin our Banchaya Expedition, the travelers arrive — bringing stories, curiosity, and the spirit of discovery! Visit on 5th November 2025, Banachaya Village, Alipurduar We were deeply honored to welcome Mr. Kjell Borneland , Managing Director of Sweden based tourism organisation, to BANCHAYA Village ! 🌿 This visit marks a historic milestone  for our community — the first international guest  since the village’s relocation from inside the Buxa Tiger Reserve . It was a

“Tourism and Peace” found its true expression amidst nature, culture, and community spirit at Gangutia BANCHAYA Village! Sherpa women performing a beautiful traditional dance — a rhythm that speaks the language of the mountains. World Tourism Day 2025 was celebrated with great enthusiasm and unity through a series of vibrant activities at BANCHAYA Model Village . The event beautifully reflected the diverse culture of the region  through traditional music, dance, and art . The