Digaru Mishmi Buiya Dance

The Digaru Mishmi Buiya Dance is performed for entertainment by the Digaru Mishmi tribe of Arunachal Pradesh. In Arunachal Pradesh, the Digaru Mishmi Buiya Dance is performed during the Duiya, Tanuya and Tazampu festivals.

The Digaru Mishmi Buiya Dance in Arunachal Pradesh is performed for the sake of the Digaru Mishmi tribe: it is a plea for bringing in prosperity and vitality in the tribe. The Digaru Mishmi Buiya Dance in Arunachal Pradesh is generally performed at the end of the feast or festivities among the Digaru tribe, in the passage between the front and the rear of the house.

It is interesting that there is no limitation to the age of the participants. In fact, men and women, adult and children all take active part in this dance festival of Arunachal Pradesh.

Moreover, there is no distinct style of decking up for the Digaru Mishmi Buiya Dance of Arunachal Pradesh; the Digaru tribe participate in this dance wearing their usual dress. Generally, the male participants of the Digaru Mishmi Buiya Dance wear loin cloth, a jacket, a turban and a earring; while the female performers wear a blouse, a long skirt and a side-bag. Both the male and female participants wear a lot of jewelry for the dance performance.

The dancers of the Digaru Mishmi Buiya Dance at Arunachal Pradesh stand in a line in the passage of the house. The dance initiates with the sounding of drum, gong and cymbals; the dancers take one step forward with the rhythm of the musical instruments. In this context, it is interesting to mention that this dance depends largely on the musical instruments; songs may be or may not be included in the dance performances.

Last Updated on 03 January 2011