Cheraw
dance also
known as bamboo dance, is performed in the state of Mizoram in north
easte India. This dance includes four people. It is the most notable dance
of the state and a center for attraction during
festive season in Mizoram.
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| Bamboo dance (Mizoram), photo-flickr |
According to the tales, the Bamboo dance
(Cheraw dance) originated in early 1st century AD. Bamboo staves are used
for this dance since long.This dance is famous for use of bamboo staves.
In this dance bamboos are kept in cross and horizontal positions on the ground.
The male dancers follow rhythm and move these bamboos accordingly while the
females dance by stepping in and out of the bamboo blocks.
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This dance is one of
the oldest folk dance of Mizoram and also an important and integral part of
every Mizo festival. In this dance costume
worn by the female dancers during the dance includes Kawrchei,
Puanchei Thihna and Vakiria. Majority of traditional
costumes are in vibrant colors to make the costumes more bright.
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Click here for commentsBamboo is a part of life in north easte Indian.
ReplyYes, Bamboo is a source of income and basic need of their routine life
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