Question

Which of the following statements about the folk dances of Sikkim is accurate?

• A. Yak Chaam is performed by the Lepcha community to honor Mount Kanchenjunga.
• B. Singhi Chaam symbolizes the five peaks of Mount Kanchenjunga through the image of a snow lion.
• C. Chu-Faat is a Tibetan dance dedicated to yaks in high-altitude regions.
• D. All folk dances in Sikkim are performed exclusively by the Bhutia community.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Singhi Chaam symbolizes the five peaks of Mount Kanchenjunga through the image of a snow lion.

Folk Dances of Sikkim Every ethnic group and tribe in Sikkim has its own distinctive folk dance traditions. Among the Tibetan-influenced forms are Singhi Chaam and Yak Chaam. Singhi Chaam is associated with the five peaks of Mount Kanchenjunga, which are believed to resemble a snow lion, while Yak Chaam is performed in honor of the yak—an essential animal for the survival of people living in high-altitude regions. The Chu-Faat dance, performed by the Lepcha community, is a well-known folk dance that pays tribute to the snow-covered peaks of Mount Kanchenjunga.