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How is Yaoshang celebrated in Manipur?
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The largest freshwater lake in northeastern India, Loktak Lake is known for its numerous phumdis, or floating islands with vegetation.
Yaoshang is a significant springtime festival celebrated in Manipur that coincides with the festival of Holi.1
This joyful celebration is marked by several traditional activities:
- Religious Observances: The festival includes prayers and kirtana, which are devotional recitations.1
- Colors: Participants engage in the tradition of playing with colors within temple settings.1
- Thabal Chongba: In the evenings, the community participates in the thabal chongba, or "moonlight dance." During this event, young people join hands and dance together in a circle.1