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 6. 7. : Festive Dance of women folk of Boda Tribes

Tripura 8.

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

Sikkim 1. Denzong Rong Dance by Lepcha Tribes January 11, 2009 2. Tashi-Yangku Dance by Tribes 6.00 – 8.00 pm 3. Chyabrung Dance by Limboo Tribes 4. Damphu Selo Dance by Tamangs Tribes 5. Laak Nach Dance by Rai Tribes 6. Ghatu / Sorathi Dance by Gurung Tribes 7. Singhi & Yak Dance 1. Lai Haraoba: Ceremonial Dance January 12, 2009 2. Thang-Leiteng: Martial Art 6.00 – 8.00 pm 3. Thadou Kuki Festive Dance 4. Kabui Khoiguna Laam: Festive Dance 5. Ta-Khoushaba: Martial Art 6. Lhou Sha: War Dance 7. Raas Leela 1. Cherow: Bamboo Dance January 13, 2009 2. Solakia Dance 6.00 – 8.00 pm 3. Chheihlam Dance 4. Demonstration of Traditional Games 5. Mizo Songs 1. Thekaracu: Festive Dance by Angami Tribes January 14, 2009 2. Zotsha keze pfhe: Folk Songs by Angami Tribes 6.00 – 8.00 pm 3. Tati pfhe: Folk Music by Angami Tribes 4. Dapfhu: 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 11. Fashion Show of ethnic wear by the Naga Youths 1. Hajagiri: Folk Dance by community January 15, 2009 2. Bizu: Festive Dance by Chakma community 6.00 – 8.00 pm 3. Molsoom: Folk Dance by Molsoom community 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 January 16, 2009 2. Yak Cham: Yak Dance by Monpa Tribes 6.00 – 8.00 pm 3. Sama Jambra Cham: Folk Dance by Monpa Tribes 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 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 Assam 1. Gayan Bayan Nadu-bhangi Dance by Sattriyas. 2. Mishing Dance by Gomrag Tribes January 18, 2009 3. Dance by Deuri Tribes 6.00 – 8.00 pm 4. Leyatana Dance by Hazong Tribes

5. Baibra-Dima by Dimasa Tribes 6. Hmar Dance 7. Zemi Dance 8. Tiwa Dance 9. Domahi Kikang by Karbi Tribes 10. Rongmei Naga Dance 11. Rasa Dance by Bishnupriya Manipuri 12. Dhamail Dance by the Bengali community 13. Farkanti Dance by Rabha community 14. Baisagu Dance by Bodo community 15. Holy Dance 16. Drum of Pati Rabha 17. Bhor Sattriya Dance 18. Bor 19. Zikir-Jari by Muslim Community of Assam 20. Jhumair Dance by Tea Community of Assam 21. Ethno Music from Nagaland by Mr. Nise Meruno

Day Programmes

January, 10-18, 2009 Sankari Sangeet

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