LEPCHA FOLK DANCE

Lepcha Dance

 

  • Lepcha Dance is one of the most popular dance of Sikkim. This is a romantic couple dance.
  • Through this romantic dance the 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 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.





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