By NIRMAL MANGAR
In an age dominated by fast-paced digital trends, a quiet yet powerful movement to preserve indigenous language and culture is being led by one of Sikkim’s youngest voices. Nazom Limboo, just six years old, from Darap village in West Sikkim, is steadily winning hearts online while carrying forward the rich legacy of the Limboo language.
Nazom, the son of Nandahang Limboo and Phungwama Limboo, is a Class II student at the Government Senior Secondary School, Darap. Despite his tender age, he has already carved out a unique space in the digital world as a content creator whose videos are entirely in the Limboo language and carry meaningful cultural and social messages.
His content is shared through a Facebook page titled “Anzum Ten”, which has grown rapidly in popularity and today boasts over 54,000 followers. Several of his videos have gone viral, with some crossing million-view milestones, a remarkable achievement for a child so young.
Nazom’s journey into content creation began quite organically. Recalling the early days, his father said that it all started when Nazom was preparing for a Limboo language rhymes competition.
“He was practising for the competition, and I casually uploaded one of his videos on social media. The response was overwhelming. People showed immense interest, and with different video formats, it eventually encouraged us to start a dedicated page,” he shared.
Guided closely by his father, Nazom’s videos not only promote the Limboo language but also convey deeper messages about identity, culture, and pride in one’s roots—something rarely seen at such a young age.
His growing influence was formally recognised during the 14th Chasok Tongnam celebration, held at Ambotey village on December 28, where Nazom was felicitated for his contribution to cultural preservation. Speaking on the occasion, former Minister Birbal Limboo praised the young creator, stating:
“We should learn from Nazom. What he is doing is exactly what our youth should do to preserve the Limboo language.”
Beyond recognition and appreciation, Nazom’s digital efforts have also begun to provide modest financial returns. Through social media monetisation, he reportedly earns around ₹10,000 to ₹12,000 per month, an amount that further underscores the growing reach and impact of his work.
Adding another feather to his cap, Nazom is currently involved in a Limboo documentary being produced by Bro Sis Mabohang of Nepal, marking his early entry into cross-border cultural collaborations.
At just six, Nazom Limboo stands as a symbol of hope for indigenous language preservation in the digital era—proving that age is no barrier when passion, guidance, and cultural pride come together.
