A complete list of folk and tribal dance in India
HTOI going to introduce you to some of the top Indian folk and tribal dance forms of India. So, for what you are waiting let’s explore the famous Indian folk and tribal dances.
HTOI going to introduce you to some of the top Indian folk and tribal dance forms of India. So, for what you are waiting let’s explore the famous Indian folk and tribal dances.
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Kalbelia, Rajasthan<br />
This is one <strong>of</strong> the ancient <strong>tribal</strong> <strong>dance</strong> forms <strong>in</strong> Rajasthan,<br />
which is performed by the Kalbeliya community or Snake<br />
charmers. This is a <strong>tribal</strong> women’s group <strong>of</strong> the Kalbelia<br />
community <strong>and</strong> the ma<strong>in</strong> occupation <strong>of</strong> this community<br />
was catch<strong>in</strong>g snakes <strong>and</strong> trade their venom.<br />
But now they don’t follow this pr<strong>of</strong>ession <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>stead<br />
more <strong>in</strong>to danc<strong>in</strong>g as pr<strong>of</strong>essionals. Dancers black long<br />
skirts along with some Rajasthani heavy ornaments <strong>and</strong><br />
they also <strong>dance</strong> with some community groups. The<br />
background music is basically done by ‘been’ or <strong>folk</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>struments <strong>and</strong> people can enjoy this <strong>tribal</strong> <strong>dance</strong> dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their community festival or dur<strong>in</strong>g special occasions. Be a<br />
part <strong>of</strong> Kalbelia <strong>dance</strong> on our Exotic Rajasthan Tour.<br />
Kachchhi Ghodi, Rajasthan<br />
This <strong>dance</strong> ma<strong>in</strong>ly orig<strong>in</strong>ated from the Shekhawati region <strong>of</strong><br />
Rajasthan <strong>and</strong> <strong>dance</strong>rs wear some horse costumes dur<strong>in</strong>g this<br />
performance. S<strong>in</strong>gers generally s<strong>in</strong>g some <strong>folk</strong> tales with local<br />
music, <strong>and</strong> <strong>dance</strong>rs perform on the beats <strong>of</strong> these songs.<br />
This <strong>dance</strong> is commonly performed dur<strong>in</strong>g community marriage<br />
ceremonies, <strong>and</strong> <strong>dance</strong>rs perform this <strong>dance</strong> to welcome the<br />
bridegroom’s party on their marriage day. The <strong>dance</strong><br />
movements signify livel<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>and</strong> a welcome gesture dur<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
marriage ceremonies.<br />
Enjoy the local Kachchhi Ghodi <strong>dance</strong> on our Rural Rajasthan<br />
Tour.
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