Bhil, Naikada Tafa dance is a traditional dance of the tribe. This tribe is a nature worshipper. Community Gods such as Bhimdev (Motha Dev), Rajoba Dev, Sagdev are found under the moha tree, teak tree in the forest also in the hills and in the valley. This tribal dance art is captivating. In…

Lingo Nritya is a highly respected traditional Gond dance, favored in the Gadchiroli area. The dance is dedicated to Juggo and Lingo, the gods being revered for the well-being and safety of the Gond people. Lingo Nritya is a necessary part of Gond religious and social festivals, particularly…

Bhavada or Bohada" is a well-known festival of the Mahadev Koli, Kokana, Thakur tribals residing on the slopes of the Eastern Western Ghats in Sahyadri. Bohada dance form holds religious importance for these tribals. Wearing various kinds of masks is an extremely ancient form of dancing…

The Hi Hook Dance is performed by the Molsom tribe, a sub-tribe of the Halam community. Hi-hook dance is performed at the end of harvesting season to satisfy the goddess Laxmi. The intricate movements and rhythm of the Hi Hook Dance are a representation of the Molsom tribe's rich cultural and…

Hojagiri is a traditional dance introduced by the community of Tripura Reang or previously called the Hodaigiri, as a dance that was performed that during Maikhlungmo Puja, which is worshipping the Goddess Laxmi, as harvesting assurance. It is performed on the full moon night of the month of…

The Garia festival dance is largely celebrated among the tribes of Tripura, specifically by the Kokborok-speaking communities. The dance is of great socio-religical significance, especially for the Jamatia community honoring the deity Baba Garia, believed to bless the harvests and prosperity of…

The Biju dance from the Chakma community is performed as part of the celebration which marks the ending of the year in the calendar Chaitra (Bangali year). This dance which is considered so beautiful in part becomes possible with rhythm from the Dhol accompanied by Hengrong (made of Bamboo cane)…

The Bomu Dance is one of the oldest and most traditional dances of the Great Andamanese tribe. It is a cultural inheritance from the past and is accompanied by unique choreography with many symbols. This dance is performed during some prominent occasions and carries the history and experience of…

The dance, Saneuto Kinirioma, is a revered, traditional embodiment of the Nicobarese tribe, performed during important cultural gatherings and celebrations. This dance thus enshrines the tribe's values, myths, and relationship with its earthly habitat; it may, therefore, portray the themes of…

In Bomu Dance performance, women further decorate the male dancers with shells and elaborate clay tattoos for the occasion as part of an important traditional event. These ornaments signify oneness and honor to the customs of the tribe; shells signify life on the islands for the Andamanese.…