Apatani women swaying to the rhythm of Daminda
Apatani Tribe (Arunachal Pradesh);Community
Description
Performance of traditional dance, songs, and games is the highlight of the Dree festival. Hundreds of Apatani women dance to the rhythm of the nostalgic folksong Daminda. It is the most popular traditional song of the Apatani and narrates the origin of the Dree. Over the years, Daminda has assumed a cultural distinctiveness for the Apatani.
Project Title
Study of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Apatani, Arunachal Pradesh
DOCUMENT TYPE
image
Identifier:
APTN012
Related Term
Performing Arts
Related place
Arunachal Pradesh
USE RESTRICTIONS
In Copyright
RIGHTS HOLDER
INTACH
