Folk Dances Of India # Feed 4

Rythm by hands and faster feet movement as the dance progresses moving in the circles. Females dance revelling joy and singing slogans knows as "bolis". Wearing bright beautiful color dresses, this dance comes from one of the most colorful and prosperous states of India.

What is this dance form called?

ANSWER: Giddha from the land of five rivers; Punjab. As energetic as Bhangra, this is a popular women folk dance. Women/girls stand in a circle, clap their hands and sing slogans called as "bolis". These 'bolis' cover a variety if themes such as excesses committed by husbands and mothers-in-law. Mimicry is also very popular in Giddha. One girl may play the aged bridegroom and another his young bride; or one may play a quarrel-some sister-in-law and another a humble bride. In this way Giddha provides for all the best forum for venting of one's emotions.