Only In India 6 - Mask Dance

The McCullough Dance is a vibrant and symbolic performance that concludes a seven-day ceremony. It emphasizes world peace and the fight against evil through the use of colorful masks. The dance starts with slow movements, gradually increasing in tempo to a feverish pace. Despite appearing unchoreographed, the dancers face challenges due to the heavy masks they wear, which limit their visibility.

What is the primary theme of the McCullough Dance?

• Welcoming the new year

• Celebration of harvest

• World Peace and fighting evils

• Honoring ancestors

How does the McCullough Dance begin?

• With a loud drumbeat

• With a group chant

• With fast-paced movements

• With slow foot movements

At what point does the dance reach its most intense stage?

• At the very beginning

• In the middle

• Towards the end

• It remains constant throughout

What is a significant challenge faced by the dancers?

• Dancing on uneven ground

• Lack of music

• Wearing heavy masks

• Performing in extreme weather

Why might the dance appear unchoreographed?

• The dancers are improvising

• The masks limit their vision

• There is no set rhythm

• The dance is performed by amateurs