Context:
Recently, during the Rajasthan International Folk Festival, artists performed the Kalbeliya dance.
Relevance:
GS I: Art and Culture
Kalbeliya Dance:
- Origin:
- Folk dance originating from Rajasthan, India.
- Alternate Names:
- Also known as ‘Sapera Dance’ or ‘Snake Charmer Dance.’
- Performed by Kalbelia Tribe:
- Particularly performed by the Kalbelia tribe, a Rajasthani community.
- UNESCO Recognition:
- Included in UNESCO’s representative list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2010.
- Performance Dynamics:
- Features male musicians playing traditional instruments.
- Female dancers are the main performers, showcasing one of the most sensuous dances in Rajasthan.
- Mimicking Serpent Movements:
- Female dancers replicate the movements of a serpent through their dance and swirling.
- Costumes and Jewellery:
- Dancers wear brightly colored skirts, blouses, and heavy traditional jewellery.
- Instruments:
- Male musicians play various instruments, including the dhol (drum), pungi (snake charmer’s pipe), and khanjari (tambourine).
-Source: The Hindu
