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In 'Cheraw' dance, people sit in pairs in front of each other, holding bamboo sticks on the ground. As the drum beats, the bamboos are beaten to the ground. Dancers step in and out of the bamboo sticks and dance to the beat. In which of the following states is 'Cheraw' dance performed?

A.
Manipur
B.
Mizoram
C.
Assam
D.
Odisha

Solution:

Explanation:Cheraw dance is the traditional dance form of Mizoram.It consists of usually six to eight people holding a pair of bamboo staves onto another bamboo positioned horizontally on the ground.It is an attractive hub during festive occasions.In 2010, A Guinness World Record was made in which the highest number of Cheraw dancers performed at the same time.It is also recognized as the oldest dance form of Mizoram.Chewar is performed by six to eight people holding a pair of bamboo staves on another horizontally placed bamboo on the ground on special occasions such as when there is a bumper harvest of a crop. Gongs and drums are used as musical instruments in Cheraw dance.Cheraw is one of the traditional and oldest dances of Mizoram. It also recognized as the oldest dance form of Mizoram.It is also known as the Bamboo dance.It is one of the most famous dances in Mizoram, and a centre of attraction during festive occasions.Note: Khuallam, Sarlamkai, Chheihlam and Mizo are other Traditional Dances of Mizoram.Additional InformationDumhal is performed in Jammu and Kashmir by the Wattal tribe.Dumhal dancer wears a colorful costume while the men wear a tall conical hat.Khuallam dance is known as "Dance of the Guests" and it is mainly performed during the ceremony called "Khuangchawi".Gambhira is a famous folk dance of West Bengal, especially of the Malda district.

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