II have heard a lot about it, my friends have experienced it BUT I have never had a chance to have it yet."JAAD (rice wine)"and "Tongba" are our very own wines fermented in local homes and shops. the Tongba is an alcoholic drink made up of millet. The semi fermented millet seeds are served in a big bamboo jug known as" Dhungro" and hot water is poured in the jug for drinking. It is sipped from pipe which is called"Pipsing". No wonder I could not drink it last time I went back home as it was summer and this drink is enjoyed by people during winter. The process of adding hot water continues until the seeds loose their alcohol.
Tongba is traditional drink of the "'Limbu's" and holds a very pericular place in their culture and traditions. It is used to welcome guests, in weddings and in most of the festivals and ceremonies.
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