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Sikkim is a small northeastern state in India that borders China, Bhutan, and Nepal. It has a population of around 600,000 people, with the capital and largest city being Gangtok. The main ethnic groups are Lepchas, Bhutias, and Nepalis. While Nepali is the most widely spoken language, English and Tibetan are also used. Traditional arts include carpet weaving, wood carving, and handicrafts like blankets and shawls. Popular architecture styles feature Rumtek and Ralang monasteries. Typical foods are thukpa noodles, momos dumplings, and gundruk soup. Major festivals celebrate the Tibetan New Year and Buddha's life, with traditional

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ART and Culture Pres Entation

Sikkim is a small northeastern state in India that borders China, Bhutan, and Nepal. It has a population of around 600,000 people, with the capital and largest city being Gangtok. The main ethnic groups are Lepchas, Bhutias, and Nepalis. While Nepali is the most widely spoken language, English and Tibetan are also used. Traditional arts include carpet weaving, wood carving, and handicrafts like blankets and shawls. Popular architecture styles feature Rumtek and Ralang monasteries. Typical foods are thukpa noodles, momos dumplings, and gundruk soup. Major festivals celebrate the Tibetan New Year and Buddha's life, with traditional

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ART

AND CULTURE PRES
ENTATION
SIKKIM-
INTRODUCTION
• Sikkim  is a state in northeastern India. It borders
the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north
and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west,
and West Bengal in the south.
• Sikkim is also close to India's Siliguri
Corridor near Bangladesh.
• Sikkim is the least populous and second
smallest among the Indian states.
• Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok.
LANGUAGE
• Language is undoubtedly a crucial
medium to communicate. Sikkim is a
multi-lingual state, where people of
many communities reside
harmoniously. Nepali can be termed
as the most spoken language in
Sikkim.
• However, English is also frequently
used, though it is mainly spoken in
municipal areas.
• Out of these dialects, Tibetan, Bhutia
and Lepcha language are significant.
COMMUNITIES
AND COSTUMES

PHARIA AND SHURUVA


Sikkim state contain three communities;
they are lepchas, bhutias and nepalis.
• Augmenting the grace of nepalese women,
the traditional attire called pharia is
available in a variety of different hues.
• A long, loose blouse fastened on four sides
is worn, standing true to its name,
chaubandi cholo.
•  The nepalese men of sikkim wear a outfit.a
long double-breasted garment flows below
ARTS AND CRAFTS OF SIKKIM
Carpet weaving  Wood carving 
Sikkimese practice of weaving is probably The wood carving in Sikkim is
the oldest form of carpet weaving in the symbolic of true art of India. Throughout
world. The women of muttiya community Sikkim, one can trace monasteries
are said to be expert carpet weavers that and buildings, festooned with symbols
traditional pattern of weaving requires a and icons carved in wood. The mask
frame loom. dance of Sikkim is also portrayed
in wood carvings.
HANDICRAFTS  • The native Sikkimese
weaves various striking
designs and patterns. The
woollen blankets, bags,
shawls and jackets with the
reflection of their mastery
over the art.
Choktse tables 
• Choktse tables is a kind of
foldable table and has
become a special product of
Sikkim.
ARCHITECHTURE
OF SIKKIM
Rumtek Monastery
• Perched on the top of the hills, Rumtek
Monastery is one of the most significant
and largest Buddhist monasteries in Sikkim.
It is also known as a Dharma Chakra Centre
that includes a monastery and a shrine
temple for the monks.
Ralang Monastery
• Ralang Monastery is beyond comparison
to any other monastery in all over Sikkim.
This is the biggest monastery which is a
blend of wonderful assimilation of colors,
amazing Tibetan culture, and unique
traditions.
• To begin with, the Ralang monastery’s
symmetry offering a welcoming view to
the tourists. It has various thangkas and
paintings that indicate the opulence of
the Buddhist art.
 Gundruk Soup is a
 Sael roti (aka Sel Roti) is
popular vegetarian soup a deep fried, ring shaped
made in Sikkimese soft pretzel made from
households but also found fermented rice batter.
in restaurants. It’s This crispy crusted

FOOD often served during chilly


or wintery seasons. It’s
donuts are often eaten
during festivals and
special occasions.
OF made with
fermented vegetables,
tomatoes, onions, garlic.

SIKKIM This cost under $2. 


• Another popular Sikkimese egg
noodle dish originating from Tibet
is Thukpa or Gya-thuk.

• Momos are
Tibetan dumplings and they
are easily found in restaurants
and cafes in Sikkim.
FESTIVALS OF SIKKIM
 The Sikkim festivals are celebrated with a lot of
pomp and show and as per the Buddhist calendar.

• Saga Dawa : Saga Dawa is an amazing festival


that is triple blessed. On this particular day
the Buddhists visit the monasteries, offer the
prayers and butter lamps as they were the
three significant events associated with the
existence of Buddha which are celebrated at
this event.  

• Losar : Tibetan New Year, Losar is is marked


with immense joviality, joy, extensive meals
and merriment. It usually falls in the
February’s first. 
This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA.

• Maruni. The famous Maruni dance


DANCE of Sikkim is associated with the
FORM OF festival of Diwali, Tihar for
Nepalese, which is also widely
SIKKIM performed on the gaiety occasions
like marriage. 
Tamang Selo music

• The main traditional style is


the Nepali folk music known
as Tamang Selo, This music
of the Tamang community is
performed to the rhythmic
sound of “Dhamphu”, a
musical instrument.
Each and every state is a very important part of our country
as each brings in diversity different cultures tourism etc...
Each state contributes something or the other... Not even a
single state is self sufficient... So to survive we do need each
other
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