'Chad Laho' is a popular traditional ____-festival in Meghalaya. It is celebrated as a thanksgiving festival to God after the harvesting season.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2: Dance.
Explanation:
- 'Chad Lahho' (a part of *Behdieinkhlam*) is an extremely popular traditional dance-festival of Meghalaya.
- Tribe: It is primarily celebrated by the Jaintia tribe of Meghalaya.
- Purpose: It is a harvest festival. It is celebrated to offer thanks to God for a bountiful harvest and to pray for abundance in the coming year.
- Dance Style: Both men and women participate in the Lahho dance. Typically, two men holding hands with one woman dance together in a rhythmic manner. In this dance, the vocal performance (chanting) of a singer holds greater significance than the use of musical instruments.
Other Important Festivals and Dances of Meghalaya (for Revision):
| Festival / Dance | Tribe | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wangla | Garo | Also known as the 'Festival of 100 Drums'. |
| Nongkrem | Khasi | A five-day religious dance festival. |
| Behdienkhlam | Jaintia | Celebrated to ward off evil spirits and pray for a good harvest. |
| Shad Suk Mynsiem | Khasi | 'Dance of Gratitude' (Dance of expressing gratitude). |
Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: The festival of which state is known as the 'Festival of 100 Drums'?
Answer: Meghalaya (The Wangla Festival).
Question: The Lahho dance is performed by the 'Jaintia' tribe of which state?
Answer: Meghalaya.
Question: What are the three main tribes of Meghalaya?
Answer: Garo, Khasi, and Jaintia.