World of Lepcha

Welcome back!

This week I am going to be discussing the world of the people of Lepcha. Due to the people of Lepcha being such a small community, I am going to focus mainly on the 'World of Sikkim'; which is the Indian landlocked state I have previously mentioned.

Sikkim is located in the Himalayan Mountains just west of Nepal. Their location is key into how they make a living. Within the last 20 years, Himalayas have boomed as a tourist site.  As a result, the states revenue has increased 14 times!

(http://www.culturefocus.com/nepal-everest.htm)

(Himalayan Mountains)

A large number of the articulate, younger generation have been seeking employment as tour guides. With tour guides readily available, tourist are given the opportunity to view the incredible Himalayan Mountains as well as trek the hillsides.

(http://www.treehugger.com/green-food/indian-state-of-sikkims-farms-to-be-entirely-organic-by-2015.html)

(Sikkim farming)

Aside from tourism, farming is the main way of making a living for the people of Sikkim. Many of the cultivated crops include:
-Rice
-Maize
-Millet
-Wheat
-Barley
-Oranges
-Tea
-Cardamom

Thanks for reading!

Next time: Lepcha Cosmos