The New Year festival of the Meitei community is called:

Yaoshang
Cheiraoba
Ningol Chakouba
Kang

The correct answer is: b) Cheiraoba.

Cheiraoba is the New Year festival of the Meitei community in Manipur, India. It is celebrated on the first day of the lunar month of Sajibu (usually in April). The festival marks the beginning of the new year according to the Meitei calendar.

Cheiraoba is a time for family and friends to come together and celebrate the new year. It is also a time for people to pay their respects to their ancestors and to pray for good luck in the coming year.

The main activities of Cheiraoba include:

  • Cleaning and decorating the house
  • Wearing new clothes
  • Visiting temples and offering prayers
  • Eating special food
  • Playing games and singing songs

Cheiraoba is a time for joy and celebration. It is a time to reflect on the past year and to look forward to the year ahead.

Here is a brief explanation of each option:

  • Yaoshang is a spring festival celebrated by the Meitei community. It is a time for people to enjoy the spring season and to celebrate the coming of new life.
  • Ningol Chakouba is a festival celebrated by the Meitei community to honor married women. It is a time for husbands to show their appreciation to their wives and to give them gifts.
  • Kang is a traditional Meitei dance. It is a graceful and elegant dance that is often performed at weddings and other special occasions.
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