Popir dance
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Popir dance is a traditional folk dance performed by the Galo (Adi) community during the Mopin festival in Arunachal Pradesh, India, characterized by synchronized group movements and celebratory rituals.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
cultural practice
ⓘ
intangible cultural heritage ⓘ traditional folk dance ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Mopin festival celebrations in Arunachal Pradesh ⓘ |
| associatedWithDeityOrSpirit | Mopin-related deities (as part of festival rituals) ⓘ |
| associatedWithFestival | Mopin festival NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| audienceParticipation | often involves large sections of the community ⓘ |
| belongsToTradition |
Adi traditional culture
ⓘ
Galo traditional culture ⓘ |
| country | India ⓘ |
| culturalRegion | Arunachal Pradesh, India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
expression of joy and prosperity
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strengthening community bonds ⓘ |
| danceType | group dance ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Galo (Adi) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| geographicOrigin | Galo-inhabited areas of Arunachal Pradesh ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
celebratory rituals
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community participation ⓘ rhythmic clapping and steps ⓘ |
| hasRitualAspect | performed as part of thanksgiving and prosperity rites ⓘ |
| movementStyle | synchronized group movements ⓘ |
| performanceSetting |
open community spaces
ⓘ
village courtyards ⓘ |
| performedBy |
Adi community
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Galo community NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performedDuring |
daytime celebrations of Mopin
ⓘ
festive gatherings ⓘ |
| performedInRegion | Northeast India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performedInState | Arunachal Pradesh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| performedOnOccasion |
Mopin festival rituals
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harvest-related celebrations ⓘ |
| religiousContext | associated with agrarian rituals of the Galo (Adi) ⓘ |
| socialFunction |
collective celebration
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preservation of Galo cultural identity ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
prayers for good harvest and well-being
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unity and cooperation among Galo people ⓘ |
| tempo | moderate rhythmic tempo ⓘ |
| transmission | passed down through generations orally and by practice ⓘ |
| usesFormation | line or semi-circular formations ⓘ |
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