Khamba thoibi dance is one of the exquisitey performed dance of manipur. It depicts the tale of the love of a poor but a tale of the love of a poor but noble youth( Khamba) for a princess( Thoibi), a story of which there are versions in the folk-lore of every land.
Khamba thoibi the dance form depicts from the sofest lyrical feminine to its most masculine counterpart. the dance complete by itself with a whole set of lyical movements and immense rhythmic variations.The dance begins with the slow movements of the hands and slow beating of the feet on the ground in accordance with the broad division of the rhythm. Gradually the tempo rise finishing the performance with a bow( namaskar) to the gods and spectators, touching the heas on the palms of the hands resting them on the ground. The more expert dancers assume the lead, and they dance and execute the theme of the story. The epic has three parts, Loikhum( Exile), Loikab( to come back), and the last part ending in the tragedy. The last part is never performed, because it ends in the unhappy finish. The Manipuris cherish a superstitious belief that if they stage the third part evil omen will befall on the kingdom Khamba lives in Moirang, and belongs to the Moirang clan. The story starts with the death of Khamba’s parents and he is left under the care of his maternal uncle who is not too eager to take up the responsibility. He grew up becoming a milkman. Despite his humble background people despise and
envy him for his excellent sports skills.He earns his living by doing household chores in the homes of the chieftains. It is during his work that he meets princess Thoibi and ultimately falls in love
Khamba thoibi dance is one of the exquisitey performed dance of manipur. It depicts the tale of the love of a poor but a tale of the love of a poor but noble youth( Khamba) for a princess( Thoibi), a story of which there are versions in the folk-lore of every land.
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envy him for his excellent sports skills.He earns his living by doing household chores in the homes of the chieftains. It is during his work that he meets princess Thoibi and ultimately falls in love