Pali district has the largest number of Kalbeliyas population, followed by Ajmer, Chittorgarh, and Udaipur district (Rajasthan).
03 July 2021 Current Affairs:A new app called Chendavia is gaining popularity among kalbeliya dance students, because of the Covid-19-Pandemic,
About kalbeliya dance:
♦ Kalbeliya dances are an expression of the traditional way of life of the Kalbeliya community.
♦ In 2010, it was added to the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).
♦ The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List consists of intangible heritage elements that help to showcase the diversity of cultural heritage and raise awareness of its importance.
♦ It was founded in 2008.
♦ The dance form is characterised by swirling and graceful movements.
♦ The movements associated with the Kalbelia make it one of India's most sensual forms of folk dance.
♦ It is typically performed for any joyful occasion.
♦ Another distinguishing feature is that it is only performed by women, while men play instruments and provide music.
About the Kalbeliya Tribe:
♦ The people of the Kalbeliya tribe were once professional snakemen..
♦ Today, people can see their former professions in music and dance
♦ They are nomadic and belong to a scheduled tribes.
♦ Pali district has the largest number of Kalbeliyas population, followed by Ajmer, Chittorgarh, and Udaipur district (Rajasthan).
About kalbeliya dance:
♦ Kalbeliya dances are an expression of the traditional way of life of the Kalbeliya community.
♦ In 2010, it was added to the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).
♦ The UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List consists of intangible heritage elements that help to showcase the diversity of cultural heritage and raise awareness of its importance.
♦ It was founded in 2008.
♦ The dance form is characterised by swirling and graceful movements.
♦ The movements associated with the Kalbelia make it one of India's most sensual forms of folk dance.
♦ It is typically performed for any joyful occasion.
♦ Another distinguishing feature is that it is only performed by women, while men play instruments and provide music.
About the Kalbeliya Tribe:
♦ The people of the Kalbeliya tribe were once professional snakemen..
♦ Today, people can see their former professions in music and dance
♦ They are nomadic and belong to a scheduled tribes.
♦ Pali district has the largest number of Kalbeliyas population, followed by Ajmer, Chittorgarh, and Udaipur district (Rajasthan).