Sikkim is a beautiful region where people of all tribes and races live side by side. Each of these varied tribes and societies has its own individual dance styles, festivals, languages, cultures, and craft forms, in addition to their distinct dance styles, festivals, languages, cultures, and craft forms. Sikkim is home to ethnic groups, faiths, and languages from all over the world.
Sikkim is the least populous state in the country. Nepalis make up 75% of the population, Lepchas 20%, and Bhutias and Limbus a minor percentage of the population. The Rong, sometimes known as the Lepchas, were the first to settle in the area. In the thirteenth century, Bhutias from Tibet's Kham region came, bringing the Mahayana Buddhist order with them. There are many Hindus and Vajrayana Buddhists in this area. Hinduism is practised by 57.8% of the population in this country. With 27.3 percent of the population, Vajrayana Buddhism is the state's second most popular religion. The Lepcha dynasty was compelled to convert to Christianity by the British, and all Christians in this area are descended from them. A small number of Muslims and Jains live here, but they account for less than 1% of the entire population.
A large majority of the population speaks Nepali, which is also the official language. Lepcha and Sikkimese (Bhutia) are also spoken in various portions of this north-east province. All schools teach English, and it is used in all government papers. Other languages spoken include Kafle, Limbu, Majhwar, Yakha, Tamang, Tibetan, and Sherpa.
The Bhutia, Lepcha, and Nepali, Sikkim's three main tribes, each have their unique traditional clothing. The females of the Bhutia tribe, who are Tibetan in origin, wear Bakhu, a full-sleeved shirt called Hanju, and Pangden, a multi-colored patterned woollen material. They cover it with a kushen jacket. Jya jya waistcoats, Yenthatse shirts, and Kera cloth belts are worn by the men of the Bhutia tribe. A Shambo hat, which is a traditional headgear, is visible on them.
The Lepcha tribe is supposed to have developed their own dynasty, kings, priests, languages, and clothing. Females wear Dumvam, Tago, Nyamrek, and a Taro hat, as well as a loose-fitting blouse called Tago and a belt called Nyamrek. They hide their faces with a Gorey scarf. Yenthatse, a Lepcha-style shirt with white pyjamas and an embroidered scarf, is worn by the men of this tribe. Shambo is the ceremonial headdress, Dumpra is the coloured cloth they wear on their shoulders, and Thyaktuk is the coloured cloth they wear on their shoulders.
Choubandi, a traditional cotton blouse worn with a sari, is worn by Nepali tribe women. The Sural, a comfy pant, and the Daura, a traditional variant of the Kurta, are worn by men.
Folk songs and dances are deeply established in Sikkimese culture. The bulk of tribal dances are done for good luck during the harvest season. Traditional musical instruments, singing, and dancers dressed in colourful costumes and wearing traditional masks are all featured in Sikkim's dances.
Some of the most well-known dance genres include Rechungma, Gha To Kito, Chi Rmu, Be Yu Mista, Tashi Zaldha, Enchey Chaam, Lu Khangthamo, Gnungmala Gnunghey, and Kagyed Dance.
Some of the common handmade objects of Sikkim are a choksee table, woollen carpet, canvas wall hanging, and thankas delineating artwork on various parts of the state. Melli, Gangtok, and Namchi are the three most popular handloom and cottage industry sites in Sikkim. Products made of bamboo and cane are particularly popular. Visitors come to observe Sikkim's ladies, who are wonderful weavers.
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