Wandering re-establishes the original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.  ~Anatole France

Tripura Festivals

The main folk dances are

• Hozagiri dance of Reangs;
• Garia, Jhum, Maimita, Masan Sumani and Lebang Boomani dances of Tripuri community;
• Biju dance of Chakmas;
• Cherew and Welcome dances of Lushai;
• Hai- hak of Malsum;
• Wangala of Garo;
• Sangralana, Chimithang, Padisha and Abhangma dances of Mog, Garia dances of Kalai and Jamatia communities; Gajan, Dhamali, Sari and Ravindra dances of Bengali;
• Basanta Ras and Pung Chalam dances of Manipuris.

• Each community has its own traditional musical instruments. The important being Khamb (drum), Bamboo Flute, Sarinda, Do- Tara and Khen-Grong.