Dangi Dance of Kunbi Tribe Gujarat

The Dangi Dance is a traditional folk dance of the Kunbi tribe of Gujarat, India. It is a vibrant and energetic dance that is performed to celebrate festivals, weddings, and other special occasions. The dance is characterized by its intricate steps, colorful costumes, and lively music.

Dangi dancers typically wear traditional Gujarati clothing, such as dhotis and kurtas for men, and chaniya choli (ghagra choli) and odhnis (dupatta) for women. The dancers may also wear traditional Gujarati jewelry, such as necklaces, earrings, and bangles.

The Dangi dance is typically performed to the accompaniment of traditional Gujarati folk music. The music is played on a variety of instruments, including the dhol (drum), the jhaal (cymbals), and the shehnai (oboe).

The Dangi dance is believed to have originated with the Kunbi tribe of Gujarat. The Kunbi people are a farming community and the Dangi dance is believed to have been created to celebrate their agricultural harvests. Over time, the dance became popular with other communities in Gujarat and is now one of the most popular folk dances in the state.

These Shots are from '26th Lokrang-2023 Festival' presented by Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.

From October 29 to November 8, 2023
National Folk Dance Festival
(Daily from 7:00 pm onwards)
And
National Handicraft Fair
(Shilpagram, daily from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm)