BURMESE DANCE AT PAGAN [Allocated Title]

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Object description

Liberated local people perform traditional dances for British and Indian troops at Pagan, central Burma.

Full description

Line of Burmese civilians in elaborate dress; the man nearest camera is noticeably portly. They appear to be singing. The band; a man plays a ci wain or gong circle. More of the choir singing. Indian and British troops applaud vigorously. Some kind of traditional narrative dance in progress. Soldiers applauding. A circle dance. Girl performs a sword dance. Three girls dancing.

Physical description

35mm

Object details

Category: Film
Related period: Second World War (content)
Creator: Indian Directorate of Public Relations (Production sponsor)
Indian Public Relations Film Unit (Production company)
Singh, S (Jemadar) (Production individual)
Production date: 1945-03-08
Place made: India
Dimensions: whole: Number Of Items/reels/tapes 1
Catalogue number: JIN 43

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