The cultural calendar of Shergaon is anchored in the agricultural cycles and spiritual traditions of the indigenous Sherdukpen community, celebrating a unique blend of Mahayana Buddhism and ancestral nature worship.
Khiksaba Festival
November / December
The most sacred non-Buddhist post-harvest festival of the Sherdukpen tribe. Held annually to appease local forest deities, mountain spirits, and ancestral guardians, Khiksaba features traditional sacred masked dances, rhythmic chanting by village elders, ceremonial archery competitions, and communal feasts honoring agricultural abundance.
Kro-Chhekor
May / June
A profound agrarian-spiritual festival where Buddhist scriptures (the sacred Kangyur and Tengyur) are carried in a colorful ceremonial procession from Zengbu Gompa around all agricultural fields and orchards in the village to bless the newly sown crops, protect against pests, and ensure community well-being.
Losar (Tibetan New Year)
February / March
The vibrant 15-day Buddhist New Year festival celebrated with solemn monastic prayers, hoisting fresh colorful prayer flags (Lungta) over rooftops and ridges, sharing traditional festive meals of Khuzi and butter tea, and communal folk dancing.
Shergaon Apple & Kiwi Harvest Celebrations
September / October
Community-led seasonal harvest gatherings organized with local farmers and youth groups like Garung Thuk, featuring fruit-picking walks, artisanal apple cider tastings, and exhibitions of organic jams, dried persimmons, and handwoven textiles.
