Hoko Dance The Koches are a very ancient tribe of North East India. The koches ruled the western part of undivided Assam and North Bengal around the 15th century. The koches are also found in Meghalaya ritualistic dance of the koches is Hoko, performed to pay homage to the departed soul of the king or leader. Through this dance, the members of community offer a Guard of Honour to the departed soul and inspire his family to be optimistic and look ahead.