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Artists in J-K revive lost art through mesmerising 'Roff' folk dance performance
In an effort to revive a lost art, a group of talented artists organized a captivating performance of 'Roff,' the traditional folk dance of Kashmir.
Published on Jun 02, 2023 11:55 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Srinagar
Bhangra: A traditional Punjabi folk dance captivates global audience
Bhangra's mainstream popularity has led to adoption by non-Punjabi, raising concerns of cultural exploitation. Learn more about this cultural tradition.
Published on Apr 20, 2023 11:41 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Punjab
Yakshagana folk art is thriving in coastal Karnataka and reaching wider audience
The Yakshagana Sammelana, which took place recently at the state-level in coastal Karnataka, demonstrated that the traditional folk art is flourishing and evolving towards a new direction for its future.
Published on Feb 18, 2023 03:20 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Mangaluru
Rajasthan mulls hosting folk art festivals, conserve culture of different region
Rajasthan mulls organising folk art festivals, conserve art and culture of different regions, uplift artists
Updated on Dec 04, 2022 12:48 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Jaipur
Bihar's month-long Sonepur Mela to host artists of dance, music, other folk form
The Sonepur mela is organized at the confluence of two mighty rivers, the Ganga and Gandak in Bihar. Popular since ancient eras for the trading of livestock, this month-long event takes place on the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima in the month of November.
Updated on Nov 11, 2022 01:32 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Patna
Folk artists performed the ‘Lambadi dance’ at the National Tribal Festival
The folk artists performed the fusion dance form "Lambadi dance" at the National Tribal Festival, which took place in Raipur from November 1–3, drawing on Telangana and and Rajasthani cultural influences.
Published on Nov 04, 2022 05:14 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Raipur (chattisgarh)
Onam 2022: All you want to know about Puli Kali, the ‘Tiger dance’ from Kerala
Onam 2022: Here's all you need to know about Puli Kali, the ‘Tiger dance’ from Kerala to celebrate the 10-day harvest festival or mark the beginning of the Malayalam year ‘Kollavarshamis’ in the state
Updated on Aug 27, 2022 06:36 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Himachal CM Jairam Thakur dances with folk artists. Watch
In the video, the chief minister can be seen grooving with folk artists dressed in ethnic attires to the beat of several musical instruments.
Published on Jul 30, 2022 03:00 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Nisha Anand
Siddaramaiah shows off dance skills at his village in Mysuru
A video of Former CM Siddaramaiah performing a folk dance at his native village of Siddaramana Hundi in Mysuru, is being widely shared.
Published on Mar 25, 2022 03:38 PM IST
Yamini C S
Mumbai school events: A cultural extravaganza
Vivekanand English High School, Kurla celebrated Marathi Bhasha Diwas recently
Updated on Mar 05, 2020 12:13 AM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
Enjoy chopper ride at Chandigarh’s Sector 16 rose festival
Tender floated to hire a company for the service; ride rate to be finalised later
Updated on Feb 11, 2020 01:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Annual cultural fiesta at St joseph’s
The function commenced with the lighting of the lamp by chief guests Abdul Qayum, Harveen P Kaushal and Jyoti Batra.
Updated on Feb 03, 2020 04:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
State plans a grand welcome for ‘Maha’s decade’ in city
The Maharashtra state government has organised ‘Dashak Maharashtrache’ — an event to celebrate the new decade — at Gateway of India in Mumbai and in Nagpur on December 31. The event is being hosted by government of Maharashtra and the state tourism department to mark the success of the state’s continuous pace of development and usher in the new decade.
Updated on Dec 31, 2019 07:07 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Mumbai
Travel influencer Hardeep Singh wins accolades for spreading Punjab’s rich culture across the globe
His company deals in celebrity management and performing arts. In the past nine years, it has hosted a lot of events with hundreds of stars from Bollywood and the Punjabi film industry.
Updated on Nov 26, 2019 08:00 PM IST
Music, folk dance enthral audience in Delhi World Public school
The event was graced by the ambassador of Peru to India, Carlos R Polo, who was escorted by the members of the management, chairman Vipin Sahni, directors Rohit Singh and Saiyam Sahni.
Updated on Sep 06, 2019 12:08 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Nearly 900 Mexican performers set world record for folk dance
Searing heat failed to dampen the enthusiasm of the 882 men and women, who turned up on Saturday in traditional costumes.
Updated on Aug 25, 2019 02:15 PM IST
Guadalajara | Agence France-Presse
Folk dancer Queen Harish dies in accident
Dancer Queen Harish was heading towards Jaipur from Jaisalmer with his team, when a truck hit his SUV, which was badly damaged in the accident. The accident occurred near Kaparda village in Jodhpur district, police said.
Updated on Jun 03, 2019 08:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jodhpur | HT Correspondent
‘Guru-shishya tradition to boost tourism culture’
The Uttarakhand government is banking on the guru-shishya tradition practised in the Himalayan region ages ago, to revive its fast fading folk traditions
Published on May 21, 2018 10:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Deep Joshi
‘Pursue your passion for dance with patience’
For classical dancer and dance instructor, Rahul Gupta, success and society’s acceptance did not come easily. From being a laughing stock for his classmates, to being mocked and bullied by people for what they deemed to be “girly interests,” he faced it all and came out a winner.
Updated on May 04, 2018 11:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Subhashree Nanda
Why the show must go on in Jangalmahal
A retired govt official is fighting to preserve unique forms of folk dance and theatre found only in tribal West Bengal.
Updated on Apr 01, 2018 08:49 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Dipanjan Sinha
