Khamba Thoibi Jagoi

Khamba Thoibi Jagoi (Meitei: ꯈꯝꯕ ꯊꯣꯢꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯢ, lit. 'Khamba Thoibi Dance') is a classical dance form, originated from the Ancient Moirang kingdom of Manipur.[1][2][3] It is a duet of male and female partners, dedicated to Lord Thangjing, the presiding deity of Ancient Moirang.[1][2][3]

The dance form is believed to be first performed by Khuman Khamba and Moirang Thoibi, in the premise of the deity.[1][2][3]

Outside India

Further information: Meitei people in Bangladesh and Meitei people in the United Kingdom

Khamba Thoibi Jagoi, also known as Thoibi Jagoi (ꯊꯣꯏꯕꯤ ꯖꯒꯣꯏ), is performed by the Meitei diaspora community in Bangladesh,[4][5] the United Kingdom,[6][7] among others.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "khamba Thoibi Folk Dance of Manipur". www.indianfolkdances.com. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Everything Experiential | Khamba Thoibi Dance". Everything Experiential. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Khamba Thaibi Dance". Indian Classical Folk & Tribal Dance. 2012-03-19. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
  4. ↑ "Manipuri, The - Banglapedia". en.banglapedia.org. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
  5. ↑ "The Manipuri Ethnic Group in Bangladesh". Bangladesh.com. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
  6. ↑ "EMA UK members gather for annual general meeting". MorungExpress. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
  7. ↑ "European Manipuri Association Annual Social Gathering 26th to 28th August 2011". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-05-21.

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