Tuesday, 22 April 2014

Dhol-Cholom (Manipur)

Dhol-Cholom (Manipur)
One of the instruments that dominate Manipuri dances is the drum.

 Dhol Cholom, a drum dance is one of the dances performed during Holi in Manipur.

The Thang-ta dance of Manipur was an evolved from the martial arts drills promoted by the kings of Manipur.

The dance is exciting and is performed by young men holding swords and shields.

In Arunachal Pradesh, many dance and songs are performed, based on the stories of Buddha.

 The performers of these folk dances wear masks of demons or animals, inspired from Buddha stories.

Most of these folk dances are performed in Buddhist monasteries during festivals.

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