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Religions have
been one of the man’s infinite inventions. They are still in practice
today. Every man devotes some time daily to remember the almighty and
worship him.
Religions have
spread on a vast scale and today certain religions such as Christianity
have a worldwide following. Goa is a popular tourist destination in
India.
It has many
temples apart from the beaches that it is famous for. There are many
pilgrims who visit this state as it is a unique experience.
Goa is studded
with both temples and churches as there are both the natives and the
invaders occupy an equal place in history. Goa itself is populated by
artistic and highly talented people. It creatively combines the Eastern
and the Western cultures.
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The Goan dances
reflect the cultures, life styles and also the ambitions of the various
different religions, castes and sects present in the Goan society.
There are also certain dances that are carried out during festivals.
Even the women take part in dances such as Deni, a unique mix of
traditional and contemporary music.
An
array of dances
Dhalo and Fugdi are
the regular Goan folk dances. Kunbi is a folk dance of tribal people of
Goa. This dance is performed by women by holding lamps on their heads
during Shigmo festival. Another folk dance performed by the backward
community is Morulem. This is typical traditional dance performed
during the Shigmo festival. Zagor is also a folk play of Goans Gawda
community presented in most of the Goan villages. Dhangar is a type of
dance performed in Navratri as a spirited session of dance and worship.
Another blend of Indian and western culture is displayed in love song
Mando.
Prominent
folk pleasure
Folk dramas are
popular and some of them are Dashavatari, Kala, Goulankala, Ranmale and
Rathkala. The folk dances in Goa display a tradition of few thousands
of years and are performed by reflecting numerous cultures, lifestyles
and objectives of various religions, castes and stratum of Goan
society. The prominent dances also include Dekhni Dance, Dhangar Dance,
Corredinho Dance, Dhalo Dance, Ghode Modni, Kunbi Dance, Fugdi Dance,
Lamp Dance, Romal Dance and Mussal Dance.
Goff dance indicates
the happiness of peasants after harvest. Kunbi dance belongs to the
early Goan settlers. Mussal dance is performed to celebrate the
accomplishments of Harihar, the Vijaynagar king of 14th century. The
Lamp dance is done during Shigmo festival and the Romat dance is a
thanks giving dance presented during Shigmo associated with huge Tashas
and Dhols leaving the audiences spell-bound.
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