Dance of Sikkim

Dance
Dance is an important part of life. This is an expression of human emotion such as poetry, songs and even art. Every region has its own dance as a part of its tradition and culture.

India has a long standing reputation for providing its tourists with a wide array of tourist destinations for the tourists who visit this magical land.

Sikkim is also well known as a tourist destination of great importance and enjoys a tourist recognition that drives home this fact and puts it beyond doubt that Sikkim is a spot that is well known within the world as a tourist destination of great class and also provides facilities that match this facility and do not black mark its international status.

Significance
The folk dances as well as the songs of Sikkim are an entrenched portion of the Sikkimese culture.

The dances are related to various themes that are as fascinating, natural and enthralling as the dance itself. Certain Sikkimese dances are based on the splendor of the environment around the place; the harvest season of the region is also depicted by means of the dances.

Certain dances are also performed to bring good luck and also prosperity. The instruments used during the course of the dances are very unique to the people of Sikkim. There is a long list of dances that are famous and are special throughout Sikkim.

Types of folk dances
There are various types of folk dances. Some of these dances are performed only during marriage ceremonies, while few others are performed during marriages, village fairs and childbirth. They get dressed in vibrant colors and they perform it with full of vigor and fun.

Some of the prominent folk dances are Maruni, Tamang Selo, Dhaan Naach, Sebru Naach, Dau Ra Jane, Sorathi, Z0-Mal-Lok, Chyabrung, Kar Gnok Lok, Chu Faat, Dharma Jo, Mon Dryak Loks, Tendong Lho Faat, Mun Hait Lok, Tashi Sabdo, Yak Cham, Singhi Chaam, Mun Hait Lok, Yak Chaam, Tashi Sabdo, Singhi Chaam, Talachi, Lu Khangthamo, Gha To Kito, Be Yu Mista, Chi Rimu, Rechungma, Gnungmala Gnunghey and Tashi Zaidha. All these folk dances include dances of Tibet, Bhutia, Lepcha, Gurung and Nepali.

Some of the other Sikkim dances are the mask dance called as Enchey Chaam, Rumtek Chaam, Gouthor Chaam and Kagyed Dance. They follow the Buddhist mythology and few other popular dances are Sherpa Sebru Naach, Bhutia Talachi, Bhutia Lu-Khang-Thamo, Guning Sorathi, Bhutia Chi-Rimu, Bhutia Be-Vul-mista.