Northeast India comprises of eight states, which includes the state of Sikkim and the seven sister states – Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland and Tripura. Folk dances in these states are often performed during festivals or to celebrate life. Dance is an important aspect in the lives of people living in this part of the country and hence many age-old dance forms are still practiced and kept alive. Let us now have a look at different folk dances of Northeast India. {https://www.culturalindia.net/indian-dance/folk-dances/north-east-india.html} Bardo Cham – North Eastern Dance from Arunachal Pradesh Wancho Dance – North Eastern Dance from Arunachal Pradesh Ponung – North Eastern Dance from Arunachal Pradesh Bagurumba – North Eastern Dance from Assam Ojapali – North Eastern Dance from Assam Jhumur/Jhumair – North Eastern Dance from Assam Ka Shad Suk Mynsiem – North Eastern Dance from Meghalaya Buiya – North Eastern Dance from Arunachal Pradesh Bihu – North Eastern Dance from Assam Maruni – North Eastern Dance from Sikkim Chang Lo – North Eastern Dance from Nagaland Dhol Cholam – North Eastern Dance from Manipur Cheraw Dance – North Eastern Dance from Mizoram Hojagiri – North Eastern Dance from Tripura {https://learn.podium.school/classical-dance/folk-dances-of-north-east-india/)