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Bhailam




Bhailam is one of the famous dance forms of Hrongkhols, a tribe of Assam. It is a special dance to welcome guests into the village. In this dance form, the male dancers wear Huria, Kamis, Lukom, Changkaltak and the female participants wear Ponbomtak, Ponamnei, Kongkhit and Thepbop. Ornaments such as Jakcher, Chumhrui and Lirthei are also used in this dance form.

Darlam, Soksolkirlam, Doinkini, Rochemiam and Soksollam are the other main dance forms of these tribes.



Updated on 4th August, 2005
District: North Cachar Hills

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