Garba Dance
Why in news ?
Recently, Garba of Gujarat’ has been inscribed in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO.
About Garba Dance
- It is a ritualistic and devotional dance performed throughout the State of Gujarat, and across India.
- It is celebrated for nine days during the festival of Navaratri.
- The festival is dedicated to the worship of the feminine energy or Shakti.
- The cultural, performative, and visual expressions of this feminine energy are expressed through the Garba dance.
Details
- UNESCO Recognition: ‘Garba of Gujarat’ becomes the 15th ICH element from India to join the UNESCO list, signifying its cultural significance and role in fostering social inclusivity.
- UNESCO Acknowledgment: The Evaluation Body of the 2003 Convention praised India’s dossier for ‘Garba of Gujarat’ with outstanding supporting material, recognizing its ability to promote unity in diversity and social equality among communities.
- UNESCO’s Listing Mechanism: The UNESCO 2003 Convention aims to enhance visibility, create awareness about the significance of intangible cultural heritage, and promote dialogue that respects cultural diversity.
About Intangible Cultural Heritage
- UNESCO Recognition: UNESCO defines Intangible Cultural Heritage as practices, expressions, representations, knowledge, and skills acknowledged by communities, groups, and sometimes individuals as part of their cultural heritage.
- Living Cultural Heritage: It is often termed as living cultural heritage and is manifested in domains such as oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, traditional craftsmanship, and knowledge about nature and the universe.
Major Folk Dances of India:
- Andhra Pradesh – Vilasini Natyam, Bhamakalpam, Veeranatyam, Dappu, Tappeta Gullu, Lambadi, Dhimsa, Kolattam.
- Arunachal Pradesh- Buiya, Chalo, Wancho, Pasi Kongki, Ponung, Popir
- Assam – Bihu, Bichhua, Natpuja, Maharas, Kaligopal, Bagurumba, Naga dance, Khel Gopal.
- Bihar – Jata-Jatin, Bakho-Bakhain, Panwariya
- Chattisgarh – Gaur Maria, Panthi, Raut Nacha, Pandwani, Vedamati, Kapalik
- Gujarat – Garba, Dandiya Raas, Tippani Juriun, Bhavai
- Goa – Tarangamel, Koli, Dekhni, Fugdi, Shigmo, Ghode, Modni, Samayi nrutya, Jagar, Ranmale
- Haryana – Jhumar, Phag, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khor.
- Himachal Pradesh – Jhora, Jhali, Chharhi, Dhaman, Chhapeli, Mahasu
- Jammu & Kashmir- Rauf, Hikat, Mandjas, Kud Dandi Nach
Source – PIB
