Ball De Bastons

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #ffac7f;">Spain is a traditional and religious country and hence, its ancient culture of folk dances is still of a significant value. However, most of its oldest forms of dances originated in its region of Catalonia. Under the nationality of Spain, Catalonia stands as an autonomous community. One of its conspicuous scenes is the folk dance of Ball de Bastons. Also known as the Dance of Sticks, it is a popular traditional dance in Catalonia and Europe. The dance is basically an interpretation of two sides fighting, making movements and alternating the fight with the cross of sides. They are further distinguished by the colours of their wardrobes and involve constantly giving knocks with some sticks to the rhythm of the music. The essential element of this dance is the canes that are about 30-40 cm long and about 5 cm thick. Also, most of its melodies are based on the rhythm of 2/4. The Catalonian Government is promoting Ball de Bastons to demonstrate its long and ancient history.</p>
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Baile Folklorico

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #ffdb68;">Think of a stage on which a woman with a warm smile on her face is twirling her multi–coloured skirt round and round. Circling around the senorita is a man in his three-piece suit clicking his boots on the hardwood floor. What grace and elegance, isn’t it? If you witness any such thing, then you are watching the Baile Folklorico. Although some indigenous dances of the American Southwest are called Baile Folklorico, it literally refers to the traditional dances of Latin America, specifically Mexico and Central America. One of the unique characteristics of Baile Folklorico is that it is a combination of local folk cultures with ballet characteristics namely the pointed toes as well as the highly choreographed exaggerated movements. It is often said that when a woman raises her hands about her head with her legs shown, it is a folklorico.</p>
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Bagurumba

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #f4e3d4;">The natural panorama of Assam is like a necklace. Also known as the Land of Rising Sun, Assam is known for its unique nature and variety of dances. The ancient inhabitants who have contributed greatly to the Assamese culture are the Boros of Bodos. They are the ethnic groups of people living in Assam with their rich culture and observe many festivals and ceremonies. One of their important dances is the Bagurumba Dance. It is a vital part of the culture of the Bodo tribe. It is usually performed during Bwisagu, a festival of the Bodos in the Bishuba Sankranti or in mid-April. The cow is worshipped and then the young people bow down to their parents and elders to take their blessings. Later, the deity Bathou is worshipped and offered chicken and zou, that is, rice beer. Let us further discuss the Bagurumba dance.</p>
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