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The fairs and festivals in Sikkim are
celebrated according to Buddhist calendar. During these
festivals the people of Sikkim perform colorful dance and
music. Chaam is one of the most interesting form of ritual
dance of the Lamas, which feature colorful masks and charming
musical instruments and are held at various monasteries during
the festivals. Costumed Lamas with gaily painted masks,
ceremonial swords and sparkling jewels, leap and swing to the
rhythm of drums, horns and music. Some of the festivals which
are celebrated in Sikkim are Losoong, Bumchu, Saga Dawa and
Phang Lhabsol. |
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