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    The Lepcha are among the indigenous peoples of the Indian state of Sikkim and Nepal, and number around 80,000. Many … See more

    Lepcha people - Wikipedia

    • The Lepcha (/ ˈ l ɛ p tʃ ə /; [5] also called Rongkup (Lepcha: ᰕᰫ་ᰊᰪᰰ་ᰆᰧᰶ ᰛᰩᰵ་ᰀᰪᰱ ᰛᰪᰮ་ᰀᰪᰱ, Mútuncí Róngkup Rumkup, "beloved children of the Róng and of God") and Rongpa (Sikkimese: རོང་པ)) are among the indigenous peoples of the Indian state of Sikkim and Nepal, and number around ... See more

    Origins

    Lepchas are said to have migrated from Cambodia and Tibet having a similar culture, dressup, traits and history. They speak a Tibeto-Burman language which some classify as Himalayish Others suggest a more co… See more

    Language

    The Lepcha have their own language, also called Lepcha. It belongs to the Bodish–Himalayish group of Tibeto-Burman languages. The Lepcha write their language in their own script, called Róng or Lepcha script, … See more

    Clans

    Lepchas are divided into many clans (Lepcha: putsho), each of which reveres its own sacred lake and mountain peak (Lepcha: dâ and cú) from which the clan derives its name. While most Lepcha can identify their own clan, L… See more

    Religion

    Most Lepchas are Buddhists, although a large number of Lepchas have today adopted Christianity. Some Lepchas have not given up their shamanistic religion, which is known as Mun. In practice, rituals from Mun and B… See more

    Clothing

    The traditional clothing for Lepcha women is the ankle-length dumvun, also called dumdyám or gādā ("female dress"). It is one large piece of smooth cotton or silk, usually of a solid color. When it is worn, it is folded ove… See more

    Dwellings (place to stay)

    Traditionally, the Lepcha live in a local house called a li. A traditional home is made out of logs of wood and bamboo and rests around 4 to 5 feet (1.2m to 1.5m) above the ground on stilts. The wooden house with … See more

     
  1. Lepchā | Indigenous Tribe, Himalayan Mountains, Sikkim

  2. Lepcha language - Wikipedia

  3. Lepchas - Encyclopedia.com

  4. Lepcha language and script - Omniglot

  5. Lep·cha
    noun
    1. a member of a people living mainly in mountain valleys in the Indian state of Sikkim, western Bhutan, and parts of Nepal and West Bengal.
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  6. A Rich Historic Ecosystem and the Lepcha Community

    Nov 27, 2023 · Learn about the Lepcha, an indigenous group of the Eastern Himalaya, and their oral history, culture, and traditions that are intertwined with the natural environment. Explore how they protest against hydropower …

  7. Lepcha Tribe - Tribal Research Institute - Sikkim

    Mar 26, 2024 · Learn about the origin, history, culture, food and settlement of the Lepcha tribe, an indigenous people of Sikkim, West Bengal and Tripura in India. The web page also provides the population, food habits and food items of the

  8. Traditional Lepcha Culture [research report review]

    Sep 13, 2018 · Learn about the biocultural heritage, food systems, and spiritual values of the Lepcha people in the Eastern Himalayas. The report also explores the challenges and opportunities for preserving their indigenous knowledge …

  9. From Dust to Digital - 3. Unravelling Lepcha …

    Lepcha is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken in the Indian state of Sikkim, the Darjeeling district in West Bengal, the Ilām district in Nepal, and in a few villages of the Samtsi district in southwestern Bhutan. The Lepcha people are …

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