Question
Download Solution PDFThe folk dance ‘Cheraw’ is primarily associated with which Indian state?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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