Yaosang

Yaaosang is a festival celebrated in spring season starting from the full moon day of Lamda (March) for six whole days by the Manipuris living in the world. Yaosang combines Hindu and indigenous traditions. It is identified with the festival of Holi and is considered the most important festival in Manipur.Thabal chongba, a Manipuri folk dance is performed during this festival. Like Holi, the Hindus of Manipur play with colours during this festival.

Yaosang combines Hindu and indigenous traditions. It is identified with the festival of Holi and is considered the most important festival in Manipur. The festival is celebrated for six days. On the first day of Yaosang, a "Yawol Sang" is made and burnt just after the sunset with a spiritual function in every "Leikai" (village). Just after burning "Yawol Sang", the children ask for money in every house that is called "Nakatheng". On the second and third day, girls go to their relatives for their "nakatheng" and block roads with ropes for collecting money. On the fourth and fifth days, people pour or splash water on one another. Another feature of this festival is the Thabal Chongba (Dancing in the Moonlight). Males from various places will come to the site of the festival and dance with the females by holding on to their hands and moving in circles.