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Sikkim
SIKKIM- People
Sikkim’s population is divided into
three ethnic groups – Lepchas, Bhutias and Nepalese each having their
distinctive identity. Lepchas are said to be the original inhabitants and
they call themselves Rongtub or Mutanchi or the dearest people of mother
earth. Majority of the Lepcha population are settled in Dzongu, Penlong
and Dekchu vallyes of northern Sikkim or in Darjeeling, Kalimpong area.
They love the solitude of the forest and live in harmony with their
environment. Lepcha’s folk songs, dances and folk tales reflect their
wonderful synthesis with the nature.
Bhutias originally came from Kham area in eastern Tibet and current Bhutan
population are descendants of early settlers who followed Prince
Khye-Bumsa of Kham. They are fun-loving people and practice Tibetan
Buddhism (Lamaism).
Nepalese, the third ethnic group forms the majority of Sikkim’s
population. They are sub-divided into various castes and tribes such as
Bawans (Brahmans), Chhetries, Gurungs, Tamangs, Rais, Limbus, Magars,
Damais, Kamis etc. The majority of Nepalese population practice Hinduism
while Buddhism also followed by certain groups.
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