Global InformationDarkhuang information
Darkhuang, also known as Zamluang (Jamluang) , is a large brass musical drum used as part of cultural activities of dance and festival revelry in the State of Mizoram in the northeastern part of India. It is a costly drum.[1][2] Beating of this dar or drum or gong is known in the local Mizo language as "Darkhuang-Tum" and the central knob or boss is known as "Darkhuang-Tum Pawn". In ancient days it was an important musical instrument used to convey or exchange messages.[3] It is also used to convey messages of mourning to distant areas and is therefore known as Zamluang.[2] Since the last several decades it is used in the legislative assembly hall of the Government of Mizoram to take quorum calls of the assembly at its every morning and evening sessions.[4] This gong's cultural usage is also said to be as a dowry gift demanded by the bride's parents, which is attested by the following verse.[1]
Chawngvungi her price so high
I gave necklace hut they refused,
I gave a gong and they refused
They demanded our sacred gong,
Chawngvungi, her price unsurpassed"
- ^ a b "Heritage Of Mizo Traditional Music". National Informatics Center, Mizoram. Retrieved 17 April 2016.
- ^ a b Lalsim 2005, p. 82.
- ^ Sharma 1992, p. 64.
- ^ Companion 1997, p. 1.