HIMACHAL PRADESH FOLK DANCE

Himachal Pradesh is a wonderful tourist destination in India. Every year people from various corners of India come to Himachal Pradesh. The place is full of natural beauty and natural glamour. If you once come to this place, you will never like to leave it. This place is also famous for another thing and that is the beauty of the girls.

You must know that Himachali girls are very beautiful and elegant. Another thing for which Himachal Pradesh is renowned is the traditional folk dance. The dance has its own beauty and flavor. This attracts people from corners of India.

1. Nati:

Nati is one of the most famous dances in the land of hills. It is believed that this dance originated in the Simaur district. This dance is of seven types and is performed during cultural occasions. You will feel nice to know that Nati creates a world record by becoming the largest folk dance in the whole world.

A lot of people join this dance and try to relish it in the best possible way. This dance is also famous among a few other communities of Chandigarh and Uttarakhand.

2. Demon Dance:

Another popular dance in Himachal Pradesh is the Demon Dance. It is also known as Chaambha or Rakshasha dance. The history of the dance dates back to ancient times. This dance reflects the traditional culture and lifestyle of the people. It can be performed by both men and women.

They have to wear masks and hold each other’s hands during the dance. This dance group is guided by a leader who is known as Ghure. The dance shows how the demons attack the people and the way God saves them from the attack.

3. Kayang Mala:

Kayang Mala is another dance of Himachal Pradesh that is performed by holding each other’s hands and wearing a garland-like material. It appears to be colorful and nice. You will love to see the girls performing beautifully in this dance.

However, before performing this dance the performers have to drink Chaang the local drink of Himachal Pradesh. At the present time, Kayang Mala is one of the most popular dances in Himachal Pradesh. If you want to relish the dance, then pack your bags and come to this place to explore the dance in the best possible manner.

4. Shand and Shabu Dance:

If you are in Himachal Pradesh you must have seen and enjoyed the Shand and Shabu dances. It is performed in front of the monasteries to show respect and in the loving memory of Lord Buddha. This dance originated in the Spiti and Lahaul districts of the state. Many times, it is also performed during the local harvesting period.

During this dance drums and other instruments are played so that it becomes much more interesting. Nowadays people also use the violin to make the dance look attractive and good. You should not miss the chance to enjoy the dance.

5. Cholamba Dance:

It is one of the oldest dances in the state. Sources said that this dance existed a long time back. It was also performed during the British reign. This dance is also performed after killing the tiger. It is a dance festival during which the skin of the animal is stuffed and decorated with gold ornaments.

Soon after this, the locals of the region perform the dance in front of the dead animals. This is performed with great pomp and show. You will feel nice to be a part of this dance and enjoy it to the fullest. For a long period, this dance is one of the most amazing and oldest dances in Himachal Pradesh.

6. Keekali Dance:

It is one of the most popular tribal dances of Himachal Pradesh. The tribals of this region mainly perform this dance on any special occasion. It is found that if there is a marriage in their community the tribal people perform this dance. It is performed by both the male and female members of society. They dance with great pomp and show. The tribals are well-dressed during this period. They look so well. The dance is found uniformly.

Thus it can be said from the whole discussion that you will get a lot of dances in this region and most of them are famous. If you come to Himachal Pradesh on any special occasion you will get to see their local dances and performances. If you attend a marriage in Himachal Pradesh, you can also catch their local dances.

The local people perform this dance with full enthusiasm. So, pack your bags and plan for a wonderful trip to Himachal Pradesh. You will never forget it in your whole lifetime. The land of hills is famous for both its natural beauty and the wonderful dance performance of the local people.