Walled on all sides by ranges of hills
with poor infrastructures for development so far as overall development is concerned,
this little part of the globe-Manipur has been identifying itself to the people
living in India as well as abroad through its rich arts and culture.Love of
art and beauty is inherent in the people and it is difficult to find a Manipuri
girl who cannot sing or dance. Much has been written on the Manipuri dance,
on its lyrical beauty and rhythm.
Manipur presents a mosaic of traditions and cultural patterns. Particularly,
it is world famous for the Manipuri style of classical dance, very much distinct
from other Indian dance forms. The Manipuri school of dancing whether folk,
classical or modern, is devotional in nature.
The folk dances of tribal people captivate the beholders with their exotic costumes
and simple but graceful rhythm. Their folklore is quite rich in quality. The
dances of the tribal people are both ritualistic and recreational, religious
and temporal. The ritual dances are performed at a particular rite or ceremony
or sacrifice and these dances naturally have a spiritual and religious basis.
The dances of the tribal people have a high artistic and aesthetic value.The
folk dances of tribal people captivate the beholders with their exotic costumes
and simple but graceful rhythm.Their folklore is quite rich in quality. The
dances of the tribal people are both ritualistic and recreational, religious
and temporal. The ritual dances are performed at a particular rite or ceremony
or sacrifice and these dances naturally have a spiritual and religious basis.
The dances of the tribal people have a high artistic and aesthetic value.
The rich culture and tradition of the Manipuris are also depicted in their
handloom clothes and handicrafts. The Manipuri handloom and handicraft are
world famous for its craftsmanship as well as ingenuity, colourful, colourfulness
and usefulness.
The people are artistic and creative in their thinking and outlook. The creativeness
in their habit and tradition has found expression in the designing of handloom
and handicrafts products. The handloom products are as varied and colourful
as the individual needs and tastes. Bed sheets and covers, colourful tribal
shawls curtains and screens, sarees and gowns of Manipur find markets throughout
India and abroad. Their handloom and handicraft products sold by ladies in Khwairamband
bazar, the largest women's market in the country, are favourite pieces of souvenirs
for the visiting tourists.
The colourful tribesmen are the dwellers of the blue mountains which surround
the green and fertile valley in the centre. Each of these tribes has their
own distinct culture and tradition which find expression in their dance, music,
dress, customary practices and pastimes. A tribesman represents a tradition,
a way of life , a cultural heritage and love for life and beauty. The culture
of tribesmen, their love and need for leisure and creation find eloquent expression
in their various dances and music. Dance and music have been part and parcel
of tribal life. They are very simple and their way of life is gay.
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