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Holi Dance
This exuberant dance is connected with the seasonal festival of spring.
When the rural community rejoices and relaxes after the completion of
their agricultural operations. It is performed in various formations to
the accompaniment of drums and pipes. Both men and women participate
in this dance. Percussion instruments like dhol, jhajh, chimta, khartal
and thalis and anklets on the feet of the dancers produce the rhythm.
Abir, gulal and coloured water is sprinkled on each other by the dancers.
The dance is accompanied by the Chaupies and Chaumbaulas which sustain
performance for hours. Women folk use twisted ropes, Kolars to mock-beat
their counterparts. Men in a mood of frivolity wear women's costumes and
exhibit their talent in female steps. The men folk not even a guest is
spared. The dance is popular in Faridabad, Pulwal and Ballabhgarh. It
is also performed in other areas.
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