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Nicobarese
dance is performed by Nicobarese who live in the Island of
Car Nicobar. Among the many
fascinating tribal groups that inhabit the islands of Andaman
and Nicobar, Nicobarese is the only tribe who has lived in isolation
and have unique traditional tribal ways. They are not even remotely
influenced by modern civilisation and education.
The Festive Rituals
Colourful tribal festivities are still observed in Nicobar
Islands . The Nicobarese dance is performed during the "Ossuary
Feast or the Pig Festival", which is dedicated to the departed head
of the family. The occasion is observed with nightlong dancing in full
moon light, under waving coconut palms. The dancers, dressed in coconut
fronds, step gracefully in time, to traditional songs. The feast is
followed by a pig fight in the morning.