Diphu: A cultural troupe from Karbi Anglong is set to represent India at the 15th Cultural Olympiad of Performing Arts (COPA) in Pattaya, Thailand, scheduled from October 24 to 29.

Led by the Art and Culture Department of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) under the banner of the Karbi Traditional Music and Cultural Research Institute (KTMCRI), the team will showcase the vibrant heritage of the Karbi people on an international stage.

Organised by the Akhil Bhartiya Shankruti Shan (ABSS) Global Council of Art and Culture, with UNESCO as an official partner, COPA brings together artists from across the world to celebrate cultural diversity through music, dance, and performance.

The 20-member troupe, including officials, will present a ten-minute medley of traditional Karbi dances inspired by rural life and community practices. The performance will feature Rit Nongchingdi (seed sowing dance), Han Up Ahi Kibi (bamboo shoot collection dance), and Lengpum Sokchon (paddy pounding dance), each depicting the close bond between the Karbi people and their land.

Officials from KAAC said the participation marks a proud milestone for the Karbi community, providing a global platform to highlight its living traditions, art forms, and collective spirit.

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