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Bamboo Clip Dance

bamboo dance of Chin ethnic group is rendered in the ceremonial functions such as Chin national Day, Chin Harvest Festival, Crops Festival, etc. It is the most eye catching dance among the Chin traditional dances. Those who take part in the bamboo dance must have same heights and good looking appearance and the dancers wear the same uniform. The bamboo holders also must have the same heights and uniforms also. The bamboo dance requires the perfect timing of lrg-lifting and bamboo-clapping. One wrong move would make one's ankle harshly hit with a bamboo pole.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2019
Date Uploaded: 11.2020
Photo Location: Min Buu City, Myanmar
Camera: Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Copyright: © NAING HTOO AUNG