When Do Bamboos Produce a Sharp Sound?

The bamboos, when dapped, produce a sharp sound, which forms the rhythm of the dance. It indicates the timing of the dance as well. The dancers step, in and out to the beats of the bamboos with ease and grace.

Why Cheraw is performed?

In the ancient time, Cheraw dance was performed in rituals as believed, to provide solace to the soul of a deceased mother who had passed on leaving her newborn child on earth. However, the traditional beliefs have been diluted and the horizon of Cheraw Dance has expanded considerably.

Why was Cheraw performed earlier?

Cheraw is performed on any occasion these days. But so goes the legend. It used to be performed in earlier times only to ensure a safe passage for a dead child to paradise. Cheraw is, therefore, a dance of sanctification and redemption performed with great care, precision and elegance.