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INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY
Presentation On Sikkim
Sikkim: The land of Paradise

Sikkim is a unique blend of different customs, religion


and traditions of different communities. Sikkim was
occupied by three tribes, namely, the Lepchas, the
Bhutias and the Nepalese. Recently, people have
flocked over from the entire country and many
bangalis, Punjabis and Biharis have settled in to set
up travel and construction businesses. A fusion of
many cultures can be spotted but the state has
remained exceptionally friendly and peaceful.
CLIMATE OF SIKKIM

Sikkim’s geographical location with its altitudnal


variation allows it to have tropical, temperate
and alpine climate conditions within its small area
of 7,096 kilometres. Temperate conditions vary
from sub tropical in the southern lower parts to
the cold deserts in the snowy north. Rainfall is
heavy and well distributed during months from
May to early October. July is the wettest month in
the most places. The highest rainfall may exceed
5000mm.
The Taste of Sikkim

The traditional food of Sikkim is called


Sikkimese cuisine. The cuisine is blend of
Tibetan, Nepal and Lepcha dishes which
comes from various ethnic tribes and
communities of Sikkim. Organic vegetables
like iskus, pharsi, pharsi ko munta etc. Are
extensively used in day to day menu. Locally
fermented beverage such as Arra and
Chaang/ Tongba also compliments the
Sikkimese cuisine.
Flora and Fauna of sikkim
Sikkim is a home of around 5,000 species of
flowering plants, 515 rare orchids, 60 primula
species, 36 rhododendron speices, 11 oak
varieties, and over 900 medicinal plants.
The fauna of Sikkimbinclude the snow
leopard, 80 Musk deer, himalayan tahr, red
panda, Himalayan Marmot, himalyan serow,
himalayan goral, binturong etc.Yaks are
mainly reared for their milk, meat and a
beast of burden.
ART AND CRAFT OF SIKKIM
There are plenty of art forms of Sikkim. The
bulk of people of the state belong to rural
areas and they have their old tradition of
making several utility objects. One of the
most popular handicraft objects of Sikkim
includes a choksee table, woolen carpet,
canvas wall hanging, thankas delineating
painting on various aspects of the state. The
handmade carpets and papers of the state
are in huge demand in and outside of Sikkim.
Music and dance of sikkim

Folk songs and dances are an inveterate


part of the Sikkimese culture. Most of
the tribal dances depict the harvest
season and they are performed for
prosperity. The dances of Sikkim are
accompanied by traditional musical
instruments, chanting and the dancers
carry bright costumes and traditional
masks.

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