Goan Dance forms

 

Goan Folk Dances

Our Goa, which is very famous for tourism spots, also has its cultural activities. One among all of the cultural activities is folk dance. There are different kind of folk dances performed in Goa by men and women.As you take interest in Goan tourism spot also keep the same interest in knowing about the Goan folk dance.

Deep rooted in traditions, customs and culture the traditional Folk dance of Goa showcases Goa’s long history, stratum of society and glimpses of Goan Life. The cultural roots of the folk dances in Goa will take you back to ancient times as you will see various influences from kings and various cultures and religions. Some of the most popular traditional Folk dances of Goa are - Ghode Modni, Dhangar Dance, Goff Talgadi, Shigmo and Mussel khel etc.

Goa's most-loved folk dances

• Dekhni. It means bewitching beauty in Konkani. ...
• Dashavatara. The dance form derives its name from the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. ...
• Fugdi (Foogdi) This folk dance brightens up the months of August and September.
• Dhalo.
• Dhangar dance.
• Goff.
• Musalam Khel.
• Kunbi.

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Dhalo dance form:

Dhalo is one of Goa’s most popular rural dances, which is performed by women on a moonlit December night. A dozen women assemble after dinner in the courtyard of a house and dance to folk songs woven with religious and social themes.Women perform Dhalo dance to ask God to protect their family and household. The dance performance is a kind of ritual which women do to offer their prayers to the deity.

Dhangar Dance:

Dhangar dance form: Dhangar Dance is a well known Goan dance form performed by a shepherd community known as Dhangars. ... The Dhangar dance also known as the Dhangari Gaja Dance is performed in traditional Marathi dresses which include a Kathiawari-styled white dress and turban with colorful handkerchiefs.

Dekhni

Dekhni Dance form:Dekhni dance is one of the oldest dance forms of Goa. In Konkani it means beauty. This dance is a mixture of Indian and western music. Dekhni dance can be associated with those people who converted into Christianity from Hinduism during Portuguese rule. This dance form can be witnessed anywhere in Goa.

Goff folk dance

Goff folk dance form:Goff folk dance is performed in a group. The dance can be performed by a group of males or females. Each dancer holds a colourful cord which hangs at the centre point of the 'mand', which is the place of dance performance. The dancers start dancing intricately forming a beautiful, colourful, intricate braid at the end of the first movement. The music begins once again and the dancers reverse the pattern of dancing in such a skilful manner that at the end of the second movement, the braid gets unrevealed and all the cords are loose and single once again.There are four different braids of Goff dance. The songs that are sung during the dance performance are mostly devoted to Lord Krishna.

Fugadi

Fugadi form of folk dance:Fugdi dance is a Goan folk dance performed by women in the Konkan region. This is an art form that can be traced back to the primeval cultural traditions of Goa. Fugdi is usually performed in the month of Bhadrapada which is an occasion for the women to take a break from their daily schedule and engage in dancing and merrymaking. The women sing and dance while enacting varied formations. Fugdi dance is also performed in many Hindu religious festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi and other relegious occassion.

Kunbi

Kunbi Dance form: Kunbi dance is a tribal folk dance of Kunbi people. It is also known as Kanbi dance. ... This tribe can be found in the Salcete taluka region of Goa. The dance is simple yet also unique. It is performed on various festive and social occasions.

So These are some of Goan Dance forms.

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