SIKKIM 

              
ENGLISH PROJECT PRESENTATION
 PROJECT ON

ART
INTEGRATION
 INTRODUCTION

Name - Uttakarsh  Kr.  Pachauri

Class  - 12

Adm.  No.- 9093

Subject - English

Sub. Teacher -  Mrs. Sudha Goswami

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my

teacher  Mrs. Sudha Goswami ,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.
 Certificate
This is to Certify that the project
on the work of ‘ART INTEGRATION
PROJECT’
Is the Bonafide work ofUttakarsh
kr.
Who carried out the work under
my supervision.
SIKKIM LOCATION
 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.
 BIO-
DIVERSITY
 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.
 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.
 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.
CULTURE
 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.
Sikkim People

Sikkim has an interfusion of diverse

communities, cultures, religions
and customs.
 Sikkim is a fine specimen of
harmony between people
Bhutias
from different areas and Lepchas
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
Nepalese
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.
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
 Buddhism

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. Hinduism
 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.
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.
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.