Write about dances of Sikkim in 100 words
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The three ethnic communities, Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepalis constitute the folk dances and songs which are an ingrained part of Sikkimese culture. This music and folk dances relate to the beauty of the natural surroundings, depicting the harvest season and are performed for good luck and prosperity. Some of the popular music and folk dances are described below.
Nepali folk dance “Maruni” – It is one of the oldest and popular group dance form of the Nepali community, usually performed by three male dancers and the three female dancers. The dancers are usually accompanied by a clown called “Dhatu waray”. Sometimes Maruni dances are performed to the accompaniment of the nine instrument orchestra known as “Nau-mati Baja”.
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There are three types of Folk dances that are famous in Sikkim
Lepcha Folk Dances
Bhutia Folk Dances
Nepali Folk Dances
Let’s have a look at the various Lepcha Folk Dances in Sikkim
Lepcha Folk Dances
Through this romantic dance, story of a young boy and a girl in love is conveyed. A group of boys ask a group of girls for their hands for the purpose of marriage and in turn promise them with rich gifts and ornaments. The girls, however, turn down the offer and ask them to approach their parents, instead. This colourful dance is performed with the support of melodious Lepcha songs and musical instruments such as Sanga (drum), Yangjey (string instrument), Cymbal, Yarka, Flute and Tungbuk
Zo-Mal-Lok
This famous folk dance in sikkim by Lepcha community shows normal activities such as sowing, reaping and harvesting of paddy. The old people and young folk alike join hands to sing, dance and indulge in merry making. The graceful movements of male and female dancers become more noticeable with the background of pleasant sounds of seasonal birds. Musical instruments used to support the dance are Tungbuk, Flute, Cymbal, Drum, etc.
Chu-Faat
Literal meaning of Chu is Snowy Range, while that of Faat is Worship. This group folk dance is performed in the honour of Mount Khangchendzonga, the guardian deity of the Sikkimese people. The dancers while carrying butter lamps and green bamboo leaves perform a ritualistic dance by singing devotional songs.
Tendong Lo Rum Faat
It is based on a famous Lepcha folk lore often retold to the new generation of Lepchas in the form of lyrical poetry. According to the legend, this group dance is performed to save people from the onslaught of mighty, mountainous rivers, First, the Lepchas living on the Tendong Hill in South Sikkim are reported to have offered prayers to the God through this dance. They desired the almighty to save them from the disaster of rising water. As per folklore, God came as a bird and began sprinkling sacred millet beer on water. Soon, the level of water subsided and people heaved a sigh of relief.
Kinchum-Chu-Bomsa
This famous folk dance vividly describes the natural beauty of Sikkim, or Ney-Mayel-Lyang (a heavenly, hidden paradise) called so, by the Lepchas. The snow covered mountain peaks, green captivating meadows, enchanting valleys, thick vegetation, rivers and water falls, holy lakes and serene monasteries sanctify this land. The young Lepcha boys and girls show their attachment with the land by performing the dance in their colorful attire.
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