But the cultural life that developed centering round the Jhum delved deep into the society. With the change of time Jhuming on hill slopes are gradually diminishing. The rhythm of the sound made by the bamboo chips attracts the insects from their hiding places and the women in-groups catch them. While the men-folk make a peculiar rhythmic sound with the help of two bamboo chips in their hand, the women folk run tottering the hill slopes to catch hold of these insects called 'Lebang'. The annual visit of the insects renders the tribal youths to indulge in merry-making. During this period, folks of charming colorful insects called 'Lebang' use to visit hill slopes in search of seeds sewn on it. The celebrations attached to the Garia Puja continue for seven days when they seek to entertain their beloved deity with song and dance.Īfter the Garia festival is over, the Tripuris have a time to rest awaiting the monsoon. When the sowing of seeds at a plot of land selected for Jhum is over by middle of April, they pray to the God 'Garia' for a happy harvest. The life and culture of Tripuris revolve around Jhum (shifting) cultivation. To name a few are – ‘Khamb ( Drum)', Bamboo flute, 'Lebang,', 'Sarinda', 'Do- Tara', and 'Khengrong', etc. Each community has its own traditional musical instruments. The main folk dances of Tripura are – Hozagiri dance of Reang community, Garia, Jhum, Maimita, Masak Sumani and Lebang boomani dances of Tripuri community, Bijhu dance of Chakma community, Cheraw and Welcome dances of Lusai community Hai-Hak dance of Malsum community, Wangala dance of Garo Community, Sangraiaka, Chimithang, Padisha and Abhangma dances of Mog community, Garia dances of Kalai and Jamatia communities, Gajan, Dhamail Sari and Rabindra dances of Bengali community and Basanta Rash and Pung chalam dances of Manipuri community.
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