Acknowledgement, Certificate, sikkim introduction, Biodiversity,
culture, cuisine, language, and people, religion , art and craft, dances.
Project for class ix ,x, xi, xii students
4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my teacher
as well as our Vise principal ,who gave me the golden
opportunity to do this wonderful project on Sikkim , which also
helped me in doing a lot of Research and I came to know about so
many new things I am really thankful to them.
Secondly, I would also like to thank my parents and friends who
helped me a lot in finalizing this project within the limited time
frame.
5. Certificate
This is to Certify that the project
on
the work of ‘ART INTEGRATION
PROJECT’,
is the Bonafide work of XYZ who
carried out the work under my
supervision.
7. Sikkim is a lovely state located in the unfathomable mountains and abrupt valleys.
Sikkim is placed between latitudes of 27°5' N to 20°9' N and longitudes of 87° 59' E
to 88°56' E.
Positioned in north-east, Sikkim is the second smallest state of India.
Sikkim is sandwiched between Nepal in the west and Bhutan in the east, China in
the north and West Bengal in the south.
The Indian border of Sikkim is shared only with the state of West Bengal.
Sikkim covers an area of 7,096 km².
Highly dominated by mountainous terrain, Sikkim gets water from rivers like Teesta
and Rangeet.
9. Sikkim covering just 0.2 % of the geographical area of the country
has 26% of the country's total biodiveristy and has been identified
as one of the HOT-SPOT in the Eastern Himalayas.
There are 10 bio-geographic zones & 25 biotic provinces--- which have 16 major
forests types & > 200 sub types as per (Champion & Seth 1968).
Sikkim falls under Himalayan (2) Bio-geographic zone & Central Himalaya (2c)
biotic province----having about 9 types of forests types (Champion & Seth).
Nature has been particularly generous in her gift of sylvan treasures
to the state of Sikkim. Luxuriant forest, abound in all part of state
and variety of medicinal plants, herbs, shrubs, bamboos and trees
growing in state is truly rich.
10. The State is endowed with rich floral and faunal
diversity.
Species wise, the State harbors over 5500 flowering
plants, 557 Orchids, 38 Rhododendrons, 16
Conifers, 28 Bamboos, 362 Ferns and its allies, 9
Tree Ferns, 30 Primulas, 11 Oaks, 1681 Medicinal
plants,
144+ mammals, 568 Birds, 48 Fishes, and over 689
Butterflies and 7000 species of Moths.
11. The tremendous diversity of
insects like beetles and moths as
well as a host of other life forms
is yet to be enumerated.
Most of the high altitude
medicinal plants are rare and
endangered species.
Sikkim also has 28
Mountains/Peaks, more than 80
Glaciers, 534 high altitude
lakes/wetlands and over 104
rivers and streams.
13. The culture is often depicted through its
cuisine, people, religion, language, art &
crafts, music and dance.
Sikkim embraces a synthesis of various
communities along with their practiced
religions.
Sikkim culture has also been imbibed
from the neighboring countries without
compromising on its own individuality.
14. Sikkim People
Sikkim has an interfusion of diverse
communities, cultures, religions and
customs.
Sikkim is a fine specimen of
harmony between people from
different areas and regions.
In Sikkim, the leading communities
are the Lepchas, Bhutias and
Nepalese.
However, the municipal areas are
dominated by the plainsmen, who
have settled there, owing to their
businesses and Government
services
Lepchas
Bhutias
Nepalese
15. Sikkim Cuisine
Sikkim has a blend of cultures and traditions
of Nepal, India, Bhutan and Tibet.
So, has the cuisine of this state.
The bizarre combination of various
cuisines has resulted into a specific
cuisine, which is now called as cuisine of
Sikkim.
Today, Sikkim boasts of its own dietary
culture that comprises food habits and
some special recipes.
16. Sikkim Languages
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 major
spoken language in Sikkim.
However, English is also frequently
used, though it is mainly spoken in
municipal areas
17. Sikkim Religions
The Sikkimese are highly devout people
and religions play a major role in Sikkim.
Buddhism and Hinduism are the two
major religions of Sikkim.
Perhaps, Buddhism comes into view as
the predominant religious practice in
Sikkim.
Though, Hinduism is the actual religion
that is followed by the majority of people.
Hinduism
Buddhism
18. Sikkim Art and Craft
Sikkim is renowned for its dazzling and appealing
beauty.
The charm of this state is ever enticing and no
one can remain abstain from its allure.
In fact, Sikkim is resplendent with not only its
natural beauty but with its art and craft too.
The cultural richness of Sikkim is visible in its
quality handicrafts.
19. Sikkim Dances
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.
These folk dances and music have
become an inseparable part of Sikkim
Culture.