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
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