A 'Jaintia' dance performance
Oral Traditions: Continuity and Transformations, Northeast India and Southeast Asia, Shillong (1st-4th February, 2016);Conference
Description
The 'Jaintia' people of Meghalaya come from the districts of East & West Jaintia Hills. A united district called Jaintia Hills District was formed in 1972. Jaintia people are rich in their cultural heritage. Their culture reflects the traditions, music, dances, art, and crafts of Jaintia tribe. The tribe is famous for artistic weaving, wood-carving along with cane and bamboo work. These are also the main crafts of the tribe. They are also famous for the weaving of carpets and silk and the making of musical instruments, jewellery, and pineapple fiber articles. Jaintia men wear Jymphong and dhoti while the women wrap several pieces of cloths so as to give a cylindrical shape. During functions, they wear crowns of silver and gold with a peak attached at the back of it.
Project Title
Oral Traditions: Continuity and Transformations, Northeast India and Southeast Asia, Shillong
DOCUMENT TYPE
image
Identifier:
SC_05
Related Term
Performing Arts
Related place
Shillong
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