Ru-Soam
- Ru-Soam refers to traditional cane bridge engineering systems developed by the Lepcha community.
- Constructed using locally available bamboo, cane, wood, and natural fibres.
- Found mainly in remote Himalayan regions of Sikkim and surrounding mountain landscapes.
- Represents indigenous knowledge of ecological balance, structural resilience, and sustainable engineering.
- Knowledge is transmitted orally across generations by skilled community bridge-builders.
- Bridges are designed to adapt to rugged terrain, rivers, and extreme climatic conditions.
- Reflects harmonious coexistence between human settlements and natural ....
