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Dance. West Bengal is known for its diverse culture, and dance plays a significant role in showcasing this. Each region has its own unique dance form that not only reflects the culture and history of the area but also incorporates worldwide themes.
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Jul 14, 2022 · 1. Chhau Dance. Image/ Wikimedia. One of the most famous folk dances of India (was presented as a theme for Bengal in the 1995 Republic Day parade), Chhau is a unique folk dance that is performed during the Sun Festival. The main theme or idea revolving around this dance to spread the tales from Hindu classics such as Ramayana and Mahabharata.
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May 2, 2022 · One of the most well-known forms of dance is the Lathi dance. Performed in the first ten days of the Muslim festival of Muharram, it expresses the different emotions of human life like remorse, celebration, anger, pain and love. The Chhau is one of the most widely practiced tribal dance forms in the state.
The various tribes and ethnic groups of rural Bengal have their own distinctive folk art that is associated with agricultural and mythological events.The martial dances typically depict events from great epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata which are performed around the year to mark various occasions at fairs, festivals and religious events.
Tusu Dance. West Bengal is a land of rich culture and lots of festivity. Almost every region in the state has a specific folk dance and music attached to it. These folk traditions are basically related to some specific season of festival. The Tusu Dance of Birbhum district is one of them.
