Dogri folk dance

Dogri folk dance is performed in Duggar region of Jammu.

Dogri folk dance

About Dogri folk dance: 

  • It is a dance performed in Duggar region of Jammu.
  • It is generally performed by a group of artists whose main leader sings the song as well as dances while others are in the sitting position providing beats of Drums and Chimta.
  • It is performed in functions and social gatherings.
  • There are other varieties of this dance with the men and women or only women performing dance in groups to the music of some famous folk song in colourful traditional dresses.
  • Dogra folk-dances have an important role as a part of worship, ceremonies and a pastime but the main force behind the folk-dances is the celebratory mood.
  • Other dance forms of Jammu region: Dheku, Phummani, jagarana, Ckauki, Chhajja, Kuddha, Hirana etc. are main dances. Bhagtan, Raas , Chandrauli etc. are main folk-drama styles. 

Q1:What is Folk arts?

It reflects the cultural life of a community. The art form encompasses the expressive culture associated with the fields of folklore and cultural heritage. Tangible folk art can include objects which historically are crafted and used within a traditional community.

Source:Padma honour for Jammu Dogri dancer, Kashmir woodcarver & Shimla vocalist

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