About This Lesson
Dhon Dholak Cholam, Lai Haraoba & Vasanta Rasa Lila - Music and dance in Manipur, India, is aesthetic, sacred and ancient. It has been preserved for thousands of years, passed from one generation to the next via master artists and spiritual teachers. Audio and video examples show both classical and traditional pieces, with music played on unique instruments. Lessons feature ways to communicate through expressive hand gestures, sign both a story and a song, and have a guide for viewing the dances which are based on spiritual stories and traditions. Themes: Enduring Values and Transformation.