With reference to India’s culture and tradition, what is “Huyen Langlon”?
It is an ancient martial art and a living tradition in some parts of South India
Incorrect Answer It is an Indian martial art from Manipur
Correct AnswerIt is a stick dance native to Andhra Pradesh
Incorrect AnswerIt is a Clay relief work, a unique form of art practiced by tribal women in the Kutch area
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Huyen langlon is an Indian martial art from Manipur. In the Meitei language, huyen means war while langlon or langlong can mean net, knowledge or art. Huyen langlon consists of two main components: thang-ta and sarit sarak. The primary weapons of huyen langlon are the thang and ta.
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By: Gagandeep Singh