Rasa Dance by Bishnupriya Manipuri community of Assam

1. Purvottari: Spirit of the North-East
Evening Programmes
January 10-18, 2009
Date Activity
Inauguration Inauguration
January 10, 2009 Cultural Performances
6.00 – 8.00 pm
Musical Performances
a) Purvanchal ke aath rang: Vocal
b) Rhythms of Northeast: Instrumental
Group dances
Nagaland
1. Aphilokuwo: War Dance by Sumi Tribes
2. Sawlili: Traditional game by Sumi Tribes
3. Akhetsu: Traditional game by Sumi Tribes
4. Kiti: Traditional game by Sumi Tribes
5. Tati: Orchestra by Chakhesang & Ao Tribes
Assam
6. Sattriya
7. Bagurumba: Festive Dance of women folk of Bodo Tribes
Tripura
8. Hojagiri
Meghalaya
9. War Dance by Khasi Tribes
Mizoram
10. Cherow: Bamboo Dance
Arunachal Pradesh
11. Rikam Pada: Traditional welcome Dance for
New Year by Nyishi Tribes
Sikkim
12. Singhisum

2. 1. Denzong Rong : Warrior Dance by Lepcha Tribes
Sikkim
2. Tashi-Yangku Dance by Bhutia Tribes
January 11, 2009
3. Chyabrung Dance with Drums by Limboo Tribes
6.00 – 8.00 pm
4. Damphu Selo Dance by Tamang Tribes
5. Laak Nach Dance by Rai Tribes
6. Ghatu / Sorathi Dance by Gurung Tribes
7. Singhi & Yak Dance
1. Lai Haraoba: Ceremonial Dance
Manipur
2. Thang-Leiteng: Martial Art
January 12, 2009
3. Thadou Kuki Festive Dance
6.00 – 8.00 pm
4. Kabui Khoiguna Laam: Festive Dance
5. Ta-Khoushaba: Martial Art
6. Lhou Sha: War Dance
7. Raas Leela
1. Cherow: Bamboo Dance
Mizoram
2. Solakia Dance
January 13, 2009
3. Chheihlam Dance
6.00 – 8.00 pm
4. Demonstration of Traditional Games
5. Mizo Songs
1. Thekaracu: Festive Dance by Angami Tribes
Nagaland
2. Zotsha keze pfhe: Folk Songs by Angami Tribes
January 14, 2009
3. Tati pfhe: Folk Music by Angami Tribes
6.00 – 8.00 pm
4. Dapfhu: Folk Dance by Angami Tribes
5. Rara Tsungsang: War Dance by Ao Tribes
6. Moatsu & Tsungremong: Festive Dances by Ao Tribes
7. Tenen Tsungsang: Hornbill Dance by Ao Tribes
8. Atutu Kukhu: Festive Dance by Pochury Tribes
9. Ohte: Victory Dance by Pochury Tribes
10. Khi: Warrior Dance by Pochury Tribes

3. 11. Fashion Show of ethnic wear by the Naga Youths
1. Hajagiri: Folk Dance by Reang community
Tripura
2. Bizu: Festive Dance by Chakma community
January 15, 2009
3. Molsoom: Folk Dance by Molsoom community
6.00 – 8.00 pm
4. Dhamail: Folk Dance by Bengali community
5. Lebang Bumani: Folk Dance by Tripuri community
6. Mahishasur Mardini :Loka Yatra of Bengali community
7. Ramayan (Pala Kirtan): Folk Dance and Song
1. Tagin Ponu: Dance by Tagin Tribes
Arunachal Pradesh
2. Yak Cham: Yak Dance by Monpa Tribes
January 16, 2009
3. Sama Jambra Cham: Folk Dance by Monpa Tribes
6.00 – 8.00 pm
4. Kaa-Shoek: War Dance by Khampti Tribes
5. Kaa-Mukshau: Hunting Dance by Khampti Tribes
6. Igu: Ritual Dance by priests of Idu-Mishmi Tribes
7. Folk Dance by Idu-Mishmi Tribes
8. Rikham Pada: Traditional Dance by Nyishi Tribes
1. War dance by Shadthma Tribes
Meghalaya
2. Shaddmastics: Folk Dance
January 17, 2009
3. Plate Dance by Jaintiya Tribes
6.00 – 8.00 pm
4. Laho Dance by Jaintiya Tribes
5. Wangla Dance by Garo Tribes
6. Koach Dance by Garo Tribes
7. Nongkrem: Festive Dance by Khasi Tribes
8. Drums by Garo Tribes
1. Gayan Bayan: Devotional music of Sankardeva culture
Assam
2. Nadubhangi: Dance by Sattriyas.
January 18, 2009
3. Bordhol Badan: Folk drums
6.00 – 8.00 pm
4. Rasa Dance by Bishnupriya Manipuri community of
Assam
5. Holy Dance
6. Baisagu: Folk Dance by Bodo community

4. 7. Kushan Dance by Gwalpura community
8. Leyatana Dance: Festive dance by Hazong Tribes of
Assam and Meghalaya
9. Domahi Kikang by Karbi Tribes
10. Rongmei Naga Dance of Borak Valley of Assam
11. Drum by Pati Rabha Tribes
12. Dhamail Dance by the Bengali community of Borak
Valley
13. Zikir-Jari by Muslim Community of Assam
14. Farkanti Dance by Rabha community
15. Barat Dance by Tiwa Tribes
16. Baibra-Dima by Dimasa Tribes
17. Zemi Naga Dance
18. Hmar Dance
19. Mishing Dance by Gomrag Tribes
20. Bihu Dance by Deuri Tribes
21. Ethno Music from Nagaland by Mr. Nise Meruno

5. Special Programme for Everyday
Sankari Sangeet
January, 10-18, 2009
1. Nam Prasanga
10.00am – 5.00 pm
2. Diha nam
3. Thiya nam
4. Prasangiya Gayan Bayan
5. Ojapali (Dance and Festival)
6. Deodhani ( Dance and Festival)
7. Borot Festival by Tiwa community