Something cool to be a part of, learn about a new culture and participate on the world stage at the same time. In March of 2010 Mizoram will be 'attempting' to set a new Guinness World Record for the most people dancing in the bamboo Dance - known as the 'Cheraw
You can come a week ahead of time, learn the dance, travel and visit remote villages in Mizoram and enjoy walking in the country side of these hills. Then participate in the 'Worlds Larges Bamboo Dance'.
The most colourful and distinctive dance of the Mizos is called 'Cheraw'. Little is known about the origin of Cheraw. Possibly the forefathers of Mizos brought it with them when they left their homes in far-east Asia. Cheraw is performed on any occasion these days. But, as the legend goes, it used to be performed in earlier times only to ensure a safe passage for the soul of a mother who died at childbirth. Cheraw is, therefore, a dance of sanctification and redemption performed with great care, precision and elegance.
A short video of kids practicing - almost everybody in Mizoram knows how to do this dance:
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Maybe we should make up a team from Canada!!!
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