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DANCES OF GOA
Incredible Goa
|June 2023
Exploring the Vibrant Heritage of Goan Folk Dances
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It should come as no surprise that India, a country with many different religions and traditions, also has a great diversity of art, music, and dance. Goan folk dances have a vibrant, rich artistic past and are renowned for their upbeat displays. While Portuguese music and cotillions' impact on the home civilization helped give rise to new forms, the traditional ethnic music, and cotillions remain alive unabatedly. Attending local traditional tunes or seeing an ethnic dance event is the finest approach to fully exploring and comprehending the customs and traditions of a location in a nation. You've found the perfect link if the location you're referring to is the state of Goa. The outlook and manner of life of the locals in the state are intended to be reflected in the Goan ancient folk dances. You can practically see the Goa people's rich cultural and historical past reflected in their traditional dance performances.
Dhalo
One of Goa's most well-known rural folk dances is this one. The majority of the time, except on special occasions or during celebrations, the dhalo is the preferred dance of the women residing in the state's rural areas. A starry December night is the primary opportunity for women to execute this form of dance, aside from that. After supper, a group of around a dozen ladies congregate in the garden of a residence and perform traditional songs that incorporate both social and religious themes. Overall, this folk dance is a lot of frivolity and joy. A fantastic decision would be to attend a live show.
Dekhni
This story is from the June 2023 edition of Incredible Goa.
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