The Dance Form of Bihu
There are two types of Bihu Dance - Khasi and Garo Bihu Dance.The Bihu
dance is performed by the Chakmas during Chaitra Sankranti. The Khasi
dance is characterised by brisk steppings, flinging and flipping of
hands , and swaying of the hip symbolizing the fever of Spring. Garo
Bihu Dance is performed by the Garos of Bihu Tribe.
The Bihu Dance begans with the songs or the Bihu Geet being sung in
courtyard of the homes, a little of the dance is also done in the
courtyards. It increases to community functions being held in towns and
cities at a large scale. The most important part of this dance and
function is that it is celeberate without the demarcation of caste and
creed.
Musical Instruments in Bihu
Dhol - The big drums which resound with the sounds of loud thumps.
Mohor Singor Pepa - Pipe Instrument made from a buffalo horn.
Tala - A Cymbal
Gogona - A reed and Bamboo Instrument.
Toka - A bamboo clapper
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