Jagoi and Thabal Chongba are the famous dances of which Indian State?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Manipur.
Jagoi and Thabal Chongba are traditional dances from Manipur.
Jagoi:
- It is performed in the Meitei culture.
- Jagoi refers to various classical and folk dance forms performed during religious and cultural festivals, often linked to the worship of deities.
- Dancers are strictly forbidden not to have any forms of eye contact with the audiences in the performances of traditional Meitei dances and if it is not followed properly, it is considered as a sacrilege.
Thabal Chongba:
- It is a Manipuri folk dance traditionally performed during the festival of Yaoshang.
- Yaoshang is a five-day festival celebrated in Manipur, primarily by the Meitei community.
- It is considered the state's most important festival and is coincides with the Hindu festival of Holi, and is sometimes referred to as Manipur's version of Holi.
- This dance is performed in the moonlight accompanied by folk songs.