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Traditional Indian tribal wind instrument

Rosem
Playing range
Folk musician Thanga Darlong holding the Rosem
Classification	Wind instrument
Hornbostel–Sachs classification	421.121 (Flute)
Inventor(s)	Darlong tribe
Developed	Traditional use in Tripura, India
Timbre	Melodic
Volume	Varies
Attack	Quick
Decay	Moderate
Limited to a specific octave Variable
Musicians
Traditional Darlong musicians

The Rosem is a traditional wind instrument from Tripura, northeastern India, associated with the Darlong tribe. It is made by shaping bamboo and incorporating the Um, a traditional water pot used by the Darlong tribe, which allows it to produce distinctive melodic sounds when played. It is commonly used during tribal ceremonies and festivals.

Historically, the Rosem was played during the Jhum Festival, an agricultural celebration. Today, it accompanies cultural dances like the Bamboo Dance and Bird Dance. The Rosem has a simple design, but it carries significant cultural importance for the Darlong tribe. As fewer artisans are making it, the instrument is becoming rare, leading to increased efforts for its preservation.

Thanga Darlong, a noted Rosem player, was recognized for his contributions to promoting Rosem and received the Padma Shri, the third highest civilian award in India, in 2019.

References

"Rosem wins over infertility of Padmashri in Tripura". Eastern Panorama. July 2019.
^ "Rosem in Tripura". Indianculture.gov.in.
Sairem, Donald (February 9, 2021). "From performing to making, Manipuri man on mission to preserve traditional musical instruments despite lack of support". Imphal Free Press.
Deb Barman, Priyanka (December 4, 2023). "Tripura: Last tribal musical instrument player, Padma shri awardee passes away". Hindustan Times.
Chakraborty, Sujit (February 28, 2019). "Tripura tribal artist Thanga Darlong defies poverty, gets Padma Shri for promoting rare musical instrument". National Herald.

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