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Yaoshang

Meitei (and all communities) · Manipur

When: February-March, five days from the full moon of Lamta (lunar)
Who: Meitei (and all communities)
Where: Manipur
Gateway: Imphal

What it is

The festival

Manipur’s Holi: five days of thabal chongba (moonlight circle dance), sports meets, and colour-throwing that turns the Imphal valley into one celebration.

Attending

How visitors fit in

Open everywhere in the valley; foreigners should note the current security situation and travel with local hosts.

Around it

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Manipur in February → Manipur travel guide →

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