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The inherited clothing of Lepcha women is Dumdyam or Dumvum, it is a type of cozy and smooth ankle-long costume, dressed like a traditional saree. It is worn by many women throughout in Sikkim.

There is a Bhutia community as well that hailed from Tibet and has root in all over Sikkim. Bhutia women normally wear Bakhu or Kho, it is a silky lose blouse (mostly full-sleeve), and a jacket called Kushen.

Nepali women wear remarkable dresses endowed with beautiful hues. A common saree worn by them is Pharia that comes in vibrant colors and shades. The blouse is also put on with this saree.

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The state's economy is largely agrarian based on the terraced farming of rice and the cultivation of crops such as maize, millet, wheat, barley, oranges, tea, and cardamom. Sikkim produces more cardamom than any other Indian state and is home to the largest cultivated area of cardamom.

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he dense forests, hills and mountains of Sikkim are home to a huge variety of animal species from musk deer and red panda , to bharal or blue sheep ,the Himalayan black bear and the exclusive snow leopard. ... It has more than 550 species of birdds , some of which have been declared endangered .

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Sikkim is renowned for its dazzling and appealing beauty. Sikkim is resplendent with not only its natural beauty but with its art and craft too .People from India as well as abroad, stroll the markets to grab hold of the crafts of Sikkim.

Wood carving in Sikkim is symbolic of true art of India.
Choktse is a kind of foldable table and has become a special product of Sikkim. Choktse Tables are renowned here as well as outside India.
Handicrafts
They weave woolen blankets, bags, shawls and jackets with the reflection of their mastery over the art.
Thangka Paintings are unique to the state of Sikkim. Initially, these paintings were the only medium to preach the highest ideals of Buddhism. 'Thangkas' are usually made on cotton canvas with a frame of silk.

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Sikkim's climate ranges from sub-tropical in the south to tundra in the north. Most of the inhabited regions of Sikkim experience a temperate climate, with temperatures seldom exceeding 28 °C (82 °F) in summer. The average annual temperature for most of Sikkim is around 18 °C (64 °F).

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Sikkim is home to around 5,000 species of flowering plants, 515 rare orchids, 60 primula species, 36 rhododendron species, 11 oak varieties, 23 bamboo varieties, 16 conifer species, 362 types of ferns and ferns allies, 8 tree ferns, and over 900 medicinal plants

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1) RABDENTSE
It is located at a distance of about 130 km from Gangtok in the vicinity of Pelling. It is one place where you can enjoy the panoramic beauty of Sikkim and where you can indulge in learning about the bygone period.

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2) NAMCHI
Namchi is settled at an elevation of more than 4000 ft and is located in the South Sikkim district.
It is generally popular for housing the world's largest statue of Padmasambhava, a Buddhist guru of the 8th century. However, it is also home to several other highly revered ancient religious sites such as Siddheswara Dham and Namchi Monastery

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3) PEMAYANGTSE MONASTERY

It is a great historical as well as religious site . It is one of the most significant places in the state and is visited by tourists from all over the state. Surrounded by beautiful hills and mountains and harbouring a serene atmosphere, this age-old site is all set to soothe your nerves.

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Betula utilis | Betulaceae | Bark
Bischofia javanica | Euphorbiaceae | Leaves, bark
Brugmansia suaveolens | Solanaceae | Leaves
Buddleja asiatica | Buddlejaceae | Leaves, flowers, stem

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Travelling through the eastern Himalayan state of Sikkim reveals artisan traditions that have stood the test of time. The region has a rich variety of handicrafts and handlooms .

Handwoven Textiles and Decor
One of the most commonly bought handicrafts are products made of ‘thara’ or a textile woven by the traditional Lepcha weavers. Sikkim is also known for its colourful hand-knotted carpets decorated with attractive traditional motifs.
Woodwork
Visitors to Sikkim are often fascinated by the low wooden tables, painted with ornamental motifs and seen at most hotels and homes. These foldable tables are known as ‘chokste’.
Cane and Bamboo
Craftspeople also make vases, tumblers, decorative items and fashion accessories out of bamboo.
Wooden masks, traditionally used for religious ceremonies, represent various deities or animals. Usually, these masks are made of a wood called Zaru, which is found in the higher reaches of Sikkim. The masks are often identified by their colours and designs.

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The Sikkimese language, also called Sikkimese Tibetan, Bhutia, or Drenjongké, Dranjoke, ern Tibetic languages. It is spoken by the Bhutia in Sikkim, India and in parts of Province No. 1, Nepal

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The folk music of Sikkim is as attractive and distinct as its dance forms. It is one of the reasons for the growth of Sikkim tourism. The folk songs mostly revolve around agriculture, description of natural beauty, animals and its praises. The lyrics of the songs are usually in Nepali or other Sikkimese languages.
Some other ancient musical instruments are:

Susira: It is a wind instrument parallel to the flute which the people play by blowing air in it.

Ghana: It is a solid type of instruments which is beaten by metal sticks in order to produce melodious sounds.

Vandya – Instruments of Percussion:  Both the ends are covered by animal skin, and people beat the ends to create wonderful music.

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The culmination of Tibetan Buddhist art, thangkas are pictorial religious scrolls. Most often hand painted with mineral colours and gold dust, traditional thangkas were also embroidered or appliqued.

Thankas are religious scrolls found hanging in monasteries and in Sikkimese homes. They normally depict life sketches of gods and goddesses in different forms . They may depict the life of Lord Buddha, goddess Drolma (Tara), a wheel of life or any other deity. The central figure in a thanka is always a Buddha or any other deity or bodhisattva of Mahayana Buddhism. Other figures depicted around the main deity have their mystical significance .The materials used are stone colors and vegetable dyes together with gold dust and gold thread used for the tapestry. The paintings are bordered with rich silk and brocade with heavily engraved silver knobs at either ends at the lower half of the thanka.

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The people of Sikkim consists of three ethnic groups , that is , LEPCHA, BHUTIYA and NEPALI.
Clothing of Sikkim shows the cultural and social life style of major these three major groups.

COSTUMES OF MEN IN SIKKIM

The male Lepcha mostly wear Thokro-Dum that includes a pajama, a shirt, Shambo (headgear) and Yenthatse. The dress of male is rough and good for the field work.

Bhutia men wear Kho, also called as Bakhu. It is tied at the neck and the waist with cotton or silk belt.

Nepali males love to wear Shurval, which is a Churidar Pajama with a shirt a traditional shirt.

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1. Tarushi Mangla   XD

2. Vani Jain     XD

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The cultural heritage of Sikkim is expressed in its traditional folk dances. Sikkim is domiciled by many ethnic castes and tribes; each of them has its own interesting folk dances. A majority of the dances are associated with the startling beauty of the natural environs. Some of them depict the harvest season and other dances are performed for opulence.

Bhutia folk dance”Tashi Sabdo”-This age old group dance beautifully and gracefully shows the customs of offering khadas (Scarfs) 0n auspicious occasion. The dancers dance to the melodious tunes dully supported by musical instrument such as Yarkha, Drum, Flute and Yangjey.

Maruni is one of the most popular and the oldest dance of the Nepalese. This festival is also correlated with Diwali or Festival of Lights. This beautiful dance is also performed on marriages.

Limboo or Subba is a traditional folk dance of the Sikkimese. In this dance, the dancers hang the 'Chyap-brungs', a musical instrument around their necks. The drum is beaten with a palm on one side and with a stick on the other side.