Shri Arjun Munda participates in a cultural program presented by tribal artists from six states

Shri Arjun Munda participates in a cultural program presented by tribal artists from six states

Subject: History

Section: Art and Culture

Context:

Concept: Tribal dance troupes from six different states of India performed in honour of 15th President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu  at the National Tribal Research Institute, New Delhi

Concept:

Santhali Dance of Santhal Tribe

• Santhali dance could be a common folks dance practiced by Santhal tribes in Jharkhand. Santhal is one among the foremost copiously found tribes in Asian nation. A significant chunk of this tribe are often found in West Bengal and Jharkhand
• Santhali dance is usually performed by each the boys and girls of the Santhal tribe. It usually covers problems associated with gender equality and land rights.
• Santhali dance is performed in cluster. Through this kind of dance, the dancers categorical one`s feelings, some story, problems or the other event.

Mundari Dance of Jharkhand

• Mundari dance has a very important place among many folk dances of the Munda community of Jharkhand. The unique rhythm and music distinguish the Munda tribe from other communities inhabiting the Chota Nagpur plateau
• Mundari dance is performed differently in every region. One thing that is common among all forms is the non-participation of males in the group of female dancers. The male members of the tribe play the musical instruments and enjoy as an audience
• The dance is women-centric and, therefore, the steps are graceful and slow. The Mundari dance is accompanied by the folk songs, sung by the local folks.
• The musical instruments like dholak, Nagada, dhak are the most common ones used.

Panthi dance

• It is one of the important dance forms of Chhattisgarh State of India.
• It is basically a prominent ritual of the Satnami community of Chhattisgarh.
• The dance is very expressive in its depiction and is performed to the accompaniment of melodious songs.
• The dance reflects the rich cultural heritage and traditional legacies of the indigenous tribal groups of the region. It bears religious overtones and epitomizes the unique dance styles of the state.
• Panthi a dance of Satnami community in Chhattisgarh is devotional in nature and has a religious connotation.
• The dance is unique in its music, rhythm and form reverberated through the habitation of the state. It was a spellbinding experience for the music and dance lovers to watch it.

Kalash Dance

• This traditional dance is practiced by the tribals in Jharkhand as a devotional message to the holy God of Fire.
• In Jharkhand, Kalash (Pither) is a symbol of religious beliefs and faith and consider to be auspicious. In this dance, the tribal women rejoice the harvest by carrying the grains along with a lighted lamps in this Kalash. They are welcoming the guests with prayers and offerings on this auspicious occasion.