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Chu Faat -Chu Faat Dance is performed by the Lepchas in the spirit of devotion. The spiritual purpose hidden behind this folk dance is probably the source of its beauty. The sight of a Chu Faat performance will mesmerize you.

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Tashi Sabdo is a traditional dance signifying the custom of offering “khadas” or, scarves on special occasions. Young girls and boys perform this dance holding snow white scarves in their hand. The color white is the symbolism of peace, purity, and prosperity.

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Orchids - Orchids are found in Sikkim, Mostly in Tropical regions up to 7000 feet and above. Sikkim orchids belong to two categories : epiphyte and terrestrial.

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Found in super abundance and in a riot of colours, these flowers are in full glory of sikkim. Growing mostly in sub alpine and alpine regions.

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Blood Pheasant - The blood pheasant is the only species in genus Ithaginis of the pheasant family. It is a relatively small, short-tailed pheasant that is widespread and is fairly common in eastern Himalayas, ranging across India, Nepal, Bhutan.. .

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The red panda is a mammal species native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List because the wild population is estimated at fewer than 10,000 mature individuals and continues to decline due to habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, and inbreeding depression.

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"Chu-Faat Lepcha Dance" from Sikkim at North East Fest

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The Literal meaning of Chu is Snowy Range, while that of Faat is Worship. The dancers while carrying butter lamps and green bamboo leaves perform a ritualistic dance by singing devotional songs. This group folk dance is performed in the honour of Mount Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of the Sikkimese people.