FOLK DANCES OF SIKKIM
Sikkim has an exquisite culture which is expressed towards any visitors as well as other people in the form of dances. And the cultural heritage of Sikkim is expressed in its traditional folk dances. There is a number of folk dances that are performed in the many monasteries during their celebrations. The three ethnic communities, Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepalis constitute the folk dances and songs which are an ingrained part of Sikkimese culture. This music and folk dances relate to the beauty of the natural surroundings, depicting the harvest season and are performed for good luck and prosperity. Some of the popular music and folk dances are described below- 1.Chu faat dance This dance is specifically performed on the 15th day of the 7th month of the Buddhist calendar of North. It is presented to pay respect the five peaks as Mt Nursing, Mt kabru,Mt pandim,Mt Kanchenjunga, and Mt Simbrum which are known as the protector of five natural resources such as medicine , salt...