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Sikkim
THE LAND OF PEACE AND
TRANQUILITY

2. Sikkim Fact File
→ Gyalshing, Namchi, Mangan, Jorethang, Singtam, Rangpo, Pakyong,
Rhenock, Meli, Chungthang and Soreng are some of the key cities and
towns in the state.
→ Sikkim has 28 mountain peaks, 84 glaciers, 227 lakes, five hot springs,
and eight mountain passes – making it an ideal tourist location. The
Teesta and the Rangeet are the two major rivers with nearly hundred
tributaries.

3. NaturalFactors
• Sikkim is naturally endowed with rich flora and fauna. Its climate and topographical conditions support
industries such as agriculture, horticulture, food processing, tourism and non-timber forest produce.
• The state follows the North East Industrial Investment Promotion Policy, 2007, which provides several
incentives and concessions for investment in the state.
• The state provides excellent institutional support through various central and State Government agencies
viz., North East Council, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Commerce and Industries
Department.
• Sikkim is well connected by roads. Telecommunication connectivity compares with the national
standards. Optical-fibre connectivity is being developed. Rail and air connectivity are also being
developed in the state.
• Sikkim has a high literacy rate of 82.2 per cent; with the establishment of Sikkim Manipal University and
the Sikkim University, the quality and quantity of employable graduates has improved in the state.
• The state has a stable political set up with a single-party government. The State Government is committed
towards creating a progressive business environment

4. Food of Sikkim:
❖The food of the people of Sikkim indicates the culture of this state which is a mélange
of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.
❖ Sikkim food mainly comprises noodles, Gundruk and Sinki soups, thukpas, tomato
achar pickle, traditional cottage cheese, fermented soybean, Bamboo shoot,
fermented rice product and some other fermented dishes owing to its very cold
climate. Rice is, however, the staple food of the state.

5. Sikkim Festivals:
Saga Dawa:
A triple favored celebration, Saga Dawa is reckoned as one of the godliest festivals in Sikkim
especially for the Mahayana Buddhists. On this particular day, the Buddhists visit the monasteries,
offer the prayers and butter lamps as they were the three remarkable events associated with the
existence of Buddha which is celebrated at this event.
Lhabab Dunchen Festival:
This festival represents the descent of Lord Buddha from the heaven. Lha means “Heaven” and
bab means “Descent”. Thus, this festival celebrates Lord Buddha’s descent from deva kingdom
after teaching his departed mother, Mahamaya. This festival takes place on the 22nd day of the
9th lunar month every year.
Tihaar Festival:
The Tihaar Festival is another exciting festival of Sikkim that is celebrated as the festival of
lights which is somewhat like Diwali.

6. SPORTS OF SIKKIMSPORTS OF SIKKIM
SKIING
RIVER RAFTING
PARA GLIDING
MOUNTAINEERING

7. The Sikkimese culture finds expression in it’s beautiful art and craft.
Knotted woolen carpets with the dominating dragon emblem, and eight
auspicious signs; wood carvings, Lepcha handlooms in traditional designs
and rich colors for clothes, bags, linen and accessories; leather jackets and
handbags, articles of homemade paper, Thanka (religious scroll
paintings) and Sikkimese Dragon Jewellery make a fascinating collection
of handicrafts, inspired by an age old culture. The Gumpa being performed
in Lachung during the Buddhist festival of Losar.

8. ❖ The meaning of the
word mandala in Sanskrit is
circle.
❖ Mandala is a spiritual and ritual
symbol in Hinduism and
Buddhism, representing the
universe.
❖ The circular designs symbolizes
the idea that life is never ending
and everything is connected.
❖ The mandala also represents
spiritual journey within the
individual viewer. Monks of
Sikkim use Mandala for doing
Meditation
MANDALA ART

9. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES OF
SIKKIMBaichung Bhutia – Born in a small village in Sikkim to farmer
parents, Baichung’s sheer talent took him to the greatest of
successes. From being the second Indian footballer to professionally
play in Europe to wear the captain’s jersey for the Indian football team,
he has done it all.
Danny Dangzongpa– Danny Denzongpa was one of Hindi cinema’s
favorite villains of the 70s and 80s. Born in Gangtok, Danny did his
schooling from the state capital. Alumni of Film and Television
Institute of India (FTTI), he soon joined the film industry.
Omi Gurung– A reputed fashion designer, Omi Gurung was
born and brought up in Sikkim. Before becoming a full-time
designer, he worked as a fashion editor. He owns a very popular
eco-friendly boutique called Green Gangtok.

10. Kangchenjunga, also spelled
Kanchenjunga, is the third
highest
mountain in the world. It
rises with an
elevation of 8,586 m (28, 169
ft.) in a
section of the Himalayas
called
Kangchenjunga Himal
delimited in the
west by the Tamur River, in
the north by
the Lhonak Chu and
Jongsang La, and in
the east by the Teesta River.
[3101] It lies
between Nepal and Sikkim,
India, with
three of the five peaks (Main,
Central, and
South) directly on the border,
4 and the
remaining two (West and
Kangbachen) in Taplejung
District.
• To travel:

11. Ban Jhakri FallsParks in Gangtok
Places to Visit

12. MUSIC and Dance⮚ Western rock music and Hindi
songs have gained wide
acceptance among the
Sikkimese. Indigenous Nepali
rock and Lepcha music are
also popular.
⮚ 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. Some of the most famous
dance forms are Rechungma, Gha To
Kito, Chi Rmu, Be Yu Mista, Tashi
Zaldha, Enchey Chaam, Lu
Khangthamo, Gnungmala Gnunghey,
and Kagyed Dance.

13. MUSICIANS OF SIKKIM
Sonam Tshering Lepcha was was the first to sing Lepcha
songs on All India Radio in 1960, and has been a successful public
performer over the past four decades. He has also composed and
compiled Lepcha songs, researched on Lepcha musical instruments,
and presented dance-dramas based on Lepcha folklore which are
popular all over Sikkim. He has also published Vom Jat Ling Chhyo, a
book of Lepcha folk songs in 2011.
Nitesh R Pradhan was born on 11 May 1990 is
an Indian Journalist based in Sikkim ws an founder
of Independent Online News Portal in Eastern
Himalayan News Service. He is also a singer-lyricist
as a part of pop duo Anisha and Nitesh.

14. ANIMALS OF SIMMIM
The RED PANDA is slightly larger than a domestic cat with a bear-
like body and thick russet fur. The belly and limbs are black, and
there are white markings on the side of the head and above its
small eyes. Red pandas are very skillful and acrobatic animals that
predominantly stay in trees. In India, they are found in Sikkim,
Tibet and Assam.
Musk Deer has large ears and a very short tail. Also,
it doesn’t have antlers. The musk deer is grayish
brown, with long coarse brittle hair, and stands 50–60
cm (20–24 inches) at the shoulder, slightly higher at
the rump. It is found im major parts of India including
Himalayas, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh,
Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.

15. THANK YOU!
©An English Art-Integrated presentation by:
YASH GUPTA
HIMANSHU
SAGNIK MAJUMDER
PRANAW KUMAR
VAIBHAV
CLASS IX-A
Rosary Sr. Sec School