The folk dance ‘Cheraw’ is primarily associated with which Indian state?

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  1. Bihar
  2. Odisha
  3. Goa
  4. Mizoram

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Option 4 : Mizoram
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The correct answer is Mizoram.

Key Points

  • Cheraw dance
    • Cheraw is one of the traditional and oldest dances of Mizoram. It is also recognized as the oldest dance form of Mizoram.
    • It is also known as the Bamboo dance.
    • Chewar is performed by six to eight people holding a pair of bamboo staves on another horizontally placed bamboo at the ground on special occasions such as when there is a bumper harvest of a crop. Gongs and drums are used as musical instruments in Cheraw dance.
    • It is one of the most famous dances in Mizoram, and a centre of attraction during festive occasions.
    • khuallam, Sarlamkai, Chheihlam and Mizo are other Traditional Dances of Mizoram.

Additional Information

  • Mizoram
    • Capital - Aizawl
    • Chief Minister - Zoramthanga
    • Governor - Dr Hari Babu Kambhampati.
    • State Bird - Vavu
    • State Animal - Saza
    • State Tree - Herhse
    • State Flower - Senhri
    • National Parks - Murlen National Park, Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park.
States Dance forms
Assam Bihu dance
Sikkim Rechungma, Gha To Kito, Chi Rmu, etc.
Arunachal Pradesh Popir, Buiya

  Important Points

  • Bihar is known for its various folk dance forms like Jat-Jatin, Jhumar, and Bidesia.
  • Odisha is famous for its classical dance form, Odissi, and other folk dances like Ghumura and Sambalpuri.
  • Goa is known for its Portuguese influenced folk dance forms like Dekhni, Fugdi, and Corredinho.
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