Pung Cholom

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Pung Cholom is a classical Manipuri drum dance characterized by acrobatic movements and rhythmic playing of the pung (drum), traditionally performed by the Meitei people of Manipur, India.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Manipuri dance
classical dance form
drum dance
intangible cultural heritage
alsoKnownAs Drum Dance of Manipur NERFINISHED
Pung Chalom NERFINISHED
associatedWith Manipuri Sankirtana tradition NERFINISHED
Vaishnavite rituals in Manipur
cultural festivals of Manipur
religious ceremonies
temple festivals
characterizedBy acrobatic movements
aerial movements
rhythmic drum playing
spins and jumps
synchronized group formations
countryOfOrigin India
culturalSignificance expression of devotion to Krishna in Vaishnavism
symbol of Manipuri cultural identity
drumPlayingStyle played while dancing
drumPosition drum tied to the body
ethnicGroup Meitei people NERFINISHED
genre devotional dance
ritual dance
languageCommunity Meitei language community
movementStyle combination of dance and martial elements
complex body balance
high-energy footwork
partOf Manipuri performing arts
performanceSetting community gatherings
stage performances
temple courtyards
performedBy Meitei drummers
male dancers
performingArtTradition Manipuri classical dance tradition
placeOfOrigin Manipur NERFINISHED
region Northeast India
relatedTo Manipuri Sankirtana drumming NERFINISHED
other Manipuri classical dance forms
requires coordination between drumming and movement
physical agility
sense of rhythm
stamina
tempo gradual increase from slow to fast
training requires years of practice
usesInstrument Manipuri drum
pung

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Meitei people traditionalDance Pung Cholom