Chakma troupe perfoms in Mizoram

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Chakma dance with song performed by Chakma community from Tripura during Anthurium Festival at Reiek Village in Mizoram. Chakma community - People of Chakma tribal Community in Tripura are found normally in the Sub-Division of Kailaspur, Amarpur, Sabroom, Udaiur, Belonia and Kanchanpur. They are followers of Buddhism. Although the Chakama are divided into several groups and sub-sections. No major difference is noticed in the manner and customs in different groups. The Chakma chiefs are generally called ‘Dewans’ and they exercise great authority and influence within the community all-internal matters. The Chamka women, like all other tribal women are experts in weaving. The chamkas are very neat and clean in their domestic life. Source: http://www.north-east-india.com/tripura/tribal-dances-