Rongmei Kitlaam (Cricket Dance) Performed at SJC (A), Jakhama on 35th Graduation Day, 2025 скачать в хорошем качестве

Rongmei Kitlaam (Cricket Dance) Performed at SJC (A), Jakhama on 35th Graduation Day, 2025

◦ Kit Laam or The Cricket Dance is a traditional folk dance of the Rongmei Naga, one of the indigenous communities inhabiting the northeastern states of India, particularly Manipur, Assam, and Nagaland. ◦ Kit Laam belongs to the category of nature-imitation dances within Rongmei folk tradition, specifically designed to mimic the movements and behaviors of crickets. This dance form reflects the Rongmei people’s profound connection with nature and their environment, demonstrating how they draw inspiration from the observations of their natural world to create artistic expressions, spirituality and consciousness. This dance tradition reflects the holistic worldview of the Rongmei community, where art, nature, spirituality, and daily life are interconnected. ◦ Through Kit Laam, the community preserves and transmits their cultural knowledge, environmental awareness, and artistic heritage from one generation to the next.