Bhutia house is called a "khim" and is usually rectangular. The Bhutias have a stone structure outside the house which is used for burning incense. It is called "sangbum." "Sang" means incense and "bum" means vase; the shape of the structure is like a vase. It is used for burning sang, a sacred offering to the deities. The deities are offered scented dried leaves/stalks of Rhododendron anthopogon, Juniperus recurva, Rhododendron setosum or incense sticks made of pine. Cuisine Bhutia people traditionally eat rice with animal-fat-fried vegetables or meat, usually pork or beef, and occasionally mutton or chicken. Other well-known foods are momo, steamed meat dumplings, and the thukpa, noodles in broth. The Losar and Loosong are two among many festivals celebrated by the Bhutia community. Almost all Bhutia festivals and holidays hold Buddhist religious significance. They are also known to utilize over 70 species of animal, fungi, and plant. Chhaang is the favourite drink of the Bhutias, and increasingly of other communities coexisting with the Bhutias. It is made of fermented barley or millet, and served in a bamboo container called the Tongba. Tea with milk and sugar, and butter tea, are also served on religious or social occasions. Arts, crafts, and music The Bhutia have a rich tradition of dances, songs, and folktales. The popular Bhutia folk dances are Denzong-Neh-Na, Ta-Shi-Yang-Ku, Tashi Shabdo, Guru-Chinlap, Singhi Chham and Yak Chham. Musical instruments used are flute, yangjey, drum, and yarka. Status within India Within the Dominion of India, the Bhutias as recognized as Scheduled Tribes in the states of Sikkim, West Bengal and Tripura. On August 26, 2015, during her visit to Darjeeling, the Mamata Banerjee led West Bengal Government, announced the formation of a separate development board for the Bhutia community. Notable Bhutias Bhaichung Bhutia - former Indian football captain Kazi Lhendup Dorjee - first chief minister of Sikkim from 1975 to 1979 Pem Dorji - former Indian football captain Ganju Lama - recipient of the Victoria Cross Norden Tenzing Bhutia - musician, composer and singer Samten Bhutia - film director and writer Danny Denzongpa - Bollywood actor Karma Loday Bhutia - Sikkim politician Ugyen Tshering Gyatso Bhutia - Sikkim politician Tashi Thendup Bhutia - Sikkim politician Dorjee Dazom Bhutia - Sikkim politician Nadong Bhutia - Indian footballer Kunzang Bhutia - Indian footballer Namgyal Bhutia - Indian footballer Sonam Bhutia - Indian footballer Thupden Bhutia - Indian footballer Lako Phuti