Manipur: Culture & Traditions
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Manipur: Culture & Traditions
Manipur is a mosaic of ancient traditions and rich cultural patterns. In the field of art and culture, the State is best represented by its classical and folk dance forms. Raas Leelas depict the Leelas (Sports) of Lord Krishna as a child with Gopies (Milkmaids) of Brindavan,
and express their yearning for communion with the “Lord”.
The Raas Dance is perfectly
lyrical and has extremely graceful movements. A spring festival, the “Lai-Haraoba” held
in April-May is symbolized by a traditional stylized and ritualistic dance performed for
peace and prosperity.
The tribal folk dances are an expression of nature, of creation, of aestheticism in the tribal way of life. One will be charmed by the colourful costumes, dances Phit-Lam Celebration Dance of the Paite Tribe
