Friday, September 18, 2015

The wealthy culture of India is full of exquisite colors, dances, dresses, music and fantastic festivals. Every state of India has its own specialty in its culture and traditions. Rajasthan, which is the biggest state of the Republic of India is also culturally a very wealthy region. The classic and ancient way of life of the Indians is also reflected in Rajasthani culture.


Ghoomar dance : Image by Surinder Midha

Ghoomar is also 1 of the most well-liked standard girls’s folk dance of Rajasthan, India. This dance was introduced by the Bhil tribe who are also settled in the Tharparkar region of Pakistan. Historically Bhils were residing in the deep forests and they had been also well-known for their expertise in hunting. Later, a lot of other communities also adopted Ghoomar dance in their tradition. Ghoomar dance is performed by groups of girls in swirling robes and accompanied by males and women singing with each other. The other spectacular feature of the Ghoomar dance is the dress of the dancing females who wear bright colored “Ghaghara” dress which is truly a long skirt of the Rajasthani women.


The females of Rajasthan in Ghaghara dresses in Ghoomar

Ghoomar dancers also hide their faces with veils and snap their fingers and sing while moving in circular directions. Ghoomar dance is also a lot dependent upon the rhythms developed by the lovely tempo of the musicians. In the nation sides of Rajasthan, the ladies of all ages participate in the traditional Ghoomar dance of Rajasthan.

 

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