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Dances in Arunachal
Pradesh
Dances
are an integral part of the Tribal Culture. Dances here are simple,
rythmic, coIourfuI and participative. They are performed at the
slightest pretext & the visitors are expected to join in.
Popir
Similar to Ponung but is performed on the occasion of Mop in, festival
of the Galos. The dancers wear white dresses and elaborate headgear
of straw.
Dishang
Performed by the men folk, It is a community dance using sticks.
Tapu
An interesting martial dance. Performed with long swords, vigourous
cries and rapid movements.
Ponung
This dance of the Minyong group od Adis is perfomed especially on
the occasion of the Solung festival. The priest called Miri rattless
an ancient sword and sings legends
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