Date: 1964
Location: Bhojpur. Bhojpur
Description: A "Lakhe" dances through village street pursued by children. The figure danced to a particular drumbeat, unfamiliar at other times of year. Bum-bum-bum-ba-ba-BUM-ba-BUM-BUM-ba-ba-BUM-ba-ba-BUM-ba-BUM, ending a beat too soon for the ear's expectation. It appeared that this was a rhythm reserved exclusively for the Lakhe. Usually the largest men in the village were chosen, but it was not a sacred choice, as they asked the Peace Corps volunteers (also large) to dress up and dance as Lakhe.
