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Succinct Assessment on the Significance of Rih-ngai festival


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The Kabui celebrate Rih-ngai, war festival on the 13th day of Manipuri lunar month Phairen (February) for one day every year. The practice of head hunting was gone. But, it is preserved in the form of narrative. The male members of Khangchu, male’s dormitory perform the war rituals like Ritaak Phaimei, Kabaomei, Chong Kapmei etc. at the village gate to preserve and promote the rich culture and tradition of the people. The young men learn the tradition of their forefathers. Dance and music are part and parcel in the celebration of the festival. Kabui Naga dance is famous in the country. The data are based on available primary and secondary sources.

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Rih-ngai, Manipur, Kabui, Chong Kapmei, Dance.
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  • The Kabui is also known by the name Rongmei, meaning people of the south or southerner.

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Authors

Oinam Ranjit Singh
Department of History, Bodoland University, Manipur University of Culture, India
Kamei Budha Kabui
Department of History, Bodoland University, Manipur University of Culture, India

Abstract


The Kabui celebrate Rih-ngai, war festival on the 13th day of Manipuri lunar month Phairen (February) for one day every year. The practice of head hunting was gone. But, it is preserved in the form of narrative. The male members of Khangchu, male’s dormitory perform the war rituals like Ritaak Phaimei, Kabaomei, Chong Kapmei etc. at the village gate to preserve and promote the rich culture and tradition of the people. The young men learn the tradition of their forefathers. Dance and music are part and parcel in the celebration of the festival. Kabui Naga dance is famous in the country. The data are based on available primary and secondary sources.

Keywords


Rih-ngai, Manipur, Kabui, Chong Kapmei, Dance.

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