A dancing tribute to Manipur – The Hindu


The Hindu

A dancing tribute to Manipur
The Hindu
The curtains rise as the troupe leader of the Pung Cholom dance team blows the conch. Men in dhothis come on stage and bow to the audience. A pung, Manipuri name for drum, hangs around each dancer’s neck. The dance begins as a sway and gradually …

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The Hindu

A dancing tribute to Manipur
The Hindu
The curtains rise as the troupe leader of the Pung Cholom dance team blows the conch. Men in dhothis come on stage and bow to the audience. A pung, Manipuri name for drum, hangs around each dancer's neck. The dance begins as a sway and gradually …

and more »

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