To preserve these seeds is to preserve the traditions of the Lepcha community.In Sikkim's Gnon-Sangdong village, Chewang Lepcha has been preserving indigenous seeds since 2001. Why did he start this journey and where has it taken him now? Find out in this film.

This film is a part of Stories from the Ground: Northeast, a new film series by The Habitats Trust and Dusty Foot Productions. The series travels through the north-eastern states collecting 50 shorts shot by local filmmakers to bring stories rooted in the culture, traditions, and biodiversity of the region.