The Santal people are a Munda ethnic group with a very large presence in India and Bangladesh.

Traditionally, it is believed that it originated in 1955 as a result of mixing the rhythms of merengue and conga in Cuba.

The male Santhali dancers dress in dhoti and use accessories such as turbans, tree leaves, flowers, and bushes during the dance.

Female dancers stand in a line holding hands and move to the rhythm of the madal while Santal men provide the musical accompaniment.

[2] The Lungi Panchi dance is accompanied by folk music and various traditional instruments such as the madal, flute, dhamsa, jhanj, kartal, and the shehnai.