Thang Ta

Thang Ta is performed in Manipur state of India.

'Thang -Ta is a cultural heritage art of Manipur. Its traditional name is Huyel Langlon. Huyel Langlon means (Huyel means War and Langlon means Knowledge of Art) knowledge of War Art.. "Thang" and "Ta" are main weapons of this art so people commonly known the art as Thang-Ta, this is not mean to Thang as Sword and Ta as Spear,This is the name of the art.

In this art, movements of sword intended to ward off evil spirits is shown while other dance moves indicate protection.^[1]

It is recognised by the Ministry of Culture of the government of India as a classical dance form of India, but not by the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

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