THE LEPCHAS OF DZONGU REGION IN SIKKIM: A Narrative of Cultural Heritage and Folklore

The Lepchas are the original inhabitants of Sikkim. The recorded knowledge of the social and domestic life of these shy and retiring Himalayan people is scanty. They are concentrated in the Dzongu Reserve of north-central Sikkim. Their age-old ethos of egalitarianism, good-citizenship and lack of aggressiveness combined with rich traditions and knowledge systems make them a fascinating subject of research.