Manipur drum dance or Pung cholom and stick dance performance by International Manipuri dance troupe at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi held on 17th November at the 6th North East Tamchon Football trophy ...
Manipuri stick dance is a form of folk dance exclusive to the Meitei people of Manipur. It is a combination of both rhythm and skill. Encouraged by the kings of earlier times, the art has a ritualistic aspect. With some movements of sticks in a graceful and rhythmic manner the dance is performed. Dol cholam or the drum, by itself, enjoys a privilege in the stick dance of Manipur. Thought to have originated from Thang Ta, with 'Thang' meaning Sword and 'Ta' meaning spear. The stick dance is an integral part of Manipur culture.
The Pung cholom is a Manipuri dance. It is the soul of Manipuri Sankirtana music and Classical Manipuri dance. The Pung Cholom is a unique classical dance of Manipur. This dance may be performed by men or women and is usually a prelude to the Ras Lila. In this style, the dancers play the pung (a form of hand beaten drum) while they dance at the same time. Dancers need to be graceful and acrobatic at the same time. They use these acrobatic effects without breaking the rhythm or flow of music. The dance is marked by a gentle rhythm, which gradually builds up to a thunderous climax. Pung cholom borrows elements from the Manipuri martial arts Thang Ta and Sarit Sarak and also from the traditional Maibi Jagoi dance.
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The North East Tamchon Football Trophy is held every year in New Delhi organized by the Tangkhul Naga Society Delhi (TNSD). This tournament is held in memory of (L) Mr. R.N.Tamchon, ACP, Delhi Police under the motto "Excellence with truth and dignity". The tournament is organized on invitational basis with sixteen teams from all North Eastern Region including Sikkim. The main objective of the trophy is to promote unity, friendship, understanding and sportsmanship amongst the people of North East of India. At the same time it aims to provide opportunity to talented football players to display their potential. This year, the winner will be awarded with the North East Tamchon Trophy in addition to Rs. 5.00 lakhs cash prize, medals and certificates. The trophy can be owned by any team who wins the trophy consecutively for three years and the runners up will be awarded with medals, certificates and cash prizes of Rs. 3.00 lakhs and Rs. 2.00 lakhs respectively. The quarter finalists will also be awarded with Rs. 25,000 and individual prizes.
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