"Chang Lo"- The War Dance of Nagaland

Chang Lo is a colorful dance form that originated in the Northeastern state of Nagaland in India. This traditional folk dance is also referred to as ‘Sua La’. According to ancient tradition, this style of dancing was developed to rejoice in the victory over the enemy by Chang, a tribal community in the region. At present, Chang Lo is performed in a three-day festival known to be ‘Poanglem’. It marks the beginning of the harvest season in the state. As this dance form was developed in particular to celebrate the victory of a warrior over his opponent, the costume of the Chang Lo resembles that of a warrior. The training of this traditional folk dance of Nagaland is passed on from one generation to another and is going on like this for many centuries. #nagaland #northeast #bharat