Khuallam
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The 'dance of the guests', performed by men at the old Mizo feast of merit called Khuangchawi.
TribalWhere: MizoramOccasion: Traditionally the Khuangchawi feast; today festivals and cultural shows
| Performed by | Men, in a group |
|---|---|
| Costume | Puandum, a striped Mizo cloth, worn over the shoulders |
| Music and instruments | Gongs (dar) of different sizes, without singing |
How it is performed
- Dancers enter in a line with the puandum draped over their shoulders.
- They move with slow, swaying steps, raising and spreading their arms to show the cloth.
- Gongs played in a group set the pace for the movement.
- The dance proceeds as a welcome by guests to the feast.
Significance
In the past, a family that wished to gain honour held the Khuangchawi feast for the whole village, and guests from other villages danced Khuallam as they arrived. It is now performed to show Mizo heritage.