Culture of Manipur |  |
The culture of Manipur goes at par with its festivities, dances and celebrations. Manipur is a land of festivities, fun and frolic all the year round. The festivals of Manipur projects their cultural, social and religious aspirations which, besides removing the monotony of life and help the people lead a better and fuller life. Important festivals of Manipur are the Dol Yatra (Holi) in March, Rath Yatra (Car fesival) in June-July and Durga Puja in September-October. Manipuri Hindus celebrate New Year Day, in the second week of April. Manipur presents a wide spectrum of music and dance form, which are best way to revive and refresh the daily monotonous lifestyle of the people residing there.
Both hill and valley people of Manipur are very fond of songs and music.
Dances of Manipur are the perfect representation of Manipuri culture. The dances are often devoted to religious themes, while the Raas Lila (love story of Radha and Krishna) dominating it. The 29 tribes of Manipur have different dances to offer - Lai Haroba, Pung Cholem, Mao Naga dance, the priestess dance of Malbe Jagoi, Thangal Surang dance etc. The vibrant culture of the Manipuris is reflected in their dance and drama.
Different forms of dances include:
- Khullong Ishei
- Pena Ishei
- Lai Haraoba Ishei
- Experience the Music and Dance of Manipur
- Khamba Thoibi dance
- Maibi Dance
- Pung Cholom
- Ras Lila
- Nupa Pala
Archery is held everyday in Manipur on various low-lying stretches of ground just below a stand of conifers. Evolved from an ancient tribal sport, it is still very popular in Manipur and one can see archers shooting as many as 500 arrows within a span of a few minutes.
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