Subba Folk Dance

Indian folk dances have a different flavor and charm and are extremely fascinating. The heritage of north east follows a separate folk tradition from the rest of the Indian cultures among which the Subba Folk Dance is one of its kind.

The Subba Folk Dance in Sikkim is basically such a tribal dance form which needs less physical movements. In other words, it is more of a song rather than proper dance. This particular dance form is based on the graceful movements of innocent natural inhabitants.

Subba Folk Dance is a popular folk dance of Sikkim which is popularly known as Limboo among the peasants of this state. Basically Limboo is a traditional musical instrument of the tribals. This popular dance is a major attraction of different occasions and village festivals. The drum beating styles are also very unique. The drummers beat one side of the drum with open palms and the other with sticks thus producing a different sound which is very rhythmic. The drummer hang the chyap-brungs on their neck while performing.

The dancers of the Subba Folk Dance of Sikkim perform beautiful folk dance along with this beating sounds of the drums. Though this beautiful dance seems easy on the part of the spectators but the steps that they follow during the performance are very tough that any one cannot perform without practicing for a long time. The foot movements of the dancers are very interesting.

Subba Folk dance at Sikkim is a very popular dance form which is performed on several folk festivals and occasions.