Ponung Dance of Arunachal Pradesh celebrates the rich culture of the state. The Ponung Dance in Arunachal Pradesh is the reflection of the rich cultural pattern found in Arunachal Pradesh.
In Arunachal Pradesh, the Ponung Dance is performed by both men and women: there is no restriction in the participation in the Ponung Dance. In fact, Ponung Dance invites both men and women to dance side by side, and enjoy the happy moments of life.
It is noteworthy in this context that the Ponung Dance is organized on all major occasions in Arunachal Pradesh. In fact, Ponung Dance in Arunachal Pradesh is performed to celebrate the vitality of life, i. e. birth, anniversary, marriage and many other moments of celebrations.
Moreover, as far as the performance of the Ponung Dance is concerned, the participants form groups of boys and girls and stand forming a row. The girls dance within the group, holding their partners with one hand, while the other hand is put around the shoulder of the other participant. A men, who is generally known as 'Miri', dances at the center of the circle. The Miri is also said to sing and a play a musical instrument, known as 'Yoksha' at the center of the circle.
In fact, the Miri initiates a song during the dance performance, which is continued by the other members of the group. The song that follows Ponung Dance at Arunachal Pradesh is, generally, a chorus song sung in chorus by all the participants of the dance.
Last Updated on 03 January 2011
