Book
Lepcha, my vanishing tribe
Sterling Publishers • New Delhi • Published In 1987 • Pages:
By: Foning, A. R..
Abstract
Foning reminisces about his people and culture. Originally the Lepcha organized themselves by clans and practiced swidden cultivation in the mountains of eastern Nepal, Sikkim, western Bhutan and the northern point of the Indian province of West Bengal. Since the 17th century this country was occupied at different times by Tibetans, Bhutanese, the British, and Indians, who each left their mark on Lepcha culture and society. Foning tries to present the cultural past and heart of the Lepchas. He focuses on language, religious ritual and ceremonies, myths, tales, literature, and the character of his people. Lepcha life in the late 20th century varies according to where one lives (Bhutan, India, Nepal, or Sikkim), which religion one follows (Buddhism, Hindu, Christianity), one's level of education, and occupation.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Central Asia
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Indigenous Person
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard ; 2001
- Field Date
- 1938-1984
- Coverage Date
- 1642-1984
- Coverage Place
- Bhutan, India (West Bengal and Sikkim), and Nepal(Ilam)
- Notes
- A.R. Foning
- Includes index
- LCCN
- 87905103
- LCSH
- Lepcha (South Asian people)