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"Khamba Thoibi Jagoi" (Template:Lang-mni) (Khamba Thoibi Dance) is a folk dance form, originated from the Ancient Moirang kingdom of Manipur.[1][2][3] It is a duet of male and female partners, dedicated to Lord Thangjing, the presiding deity of Ancient Moirang.[4][5][6]

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Dancers performing the Khamba Thoibi Jagoi

The dance form is believed to be first performed by Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi, in the premise of the deity.[7][8][9]

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Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi performing the Khamba Thoibi Jagoi at the premise of the Ebudhou Thangjing Temple at the Lai Haraoba festival in Ancient Moirang.
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Ladies performing the dance form

See also

References

  1. khamba Thoibi Folk Dance of Manipur. www.indianfolkdances.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  2. Everything Experiential | Khamba Thoibi Dance. Everything Experiential. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  3. Khamba Thaibi Dance. Indian Classical Folk & Tribal Dance(2012-03-19). Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  4. khamba Thoibi Folk Dance of Manipur. www.indianfolkdances.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  5. Everything Experiential | Khamba Thoibi Dance. Everything Experiential. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  6. Khamba Thaibi Dance. Indian Classical Folk & Tribal Dance(2012-03-19). Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  7. khamba Thoibi Folk Dance of Manipur. www.indianfolkdances.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  8. Everything Experiential | Khamba Thoibi Dance. Everything Experiential. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  9. Khamba Thaibi Dance. Indian Classical Folk & Tribal Dance(2012-03-19). Retrieved 2021-02-07.

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