Bardo Chham

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #9068ff">India is well known for its culture, traditions and mythological stories. The epics of Puranas, Mahabharata and Ramayana are the most devoted stories of the past. However, on Indian land, there is a place which is a hub of these myths and is hence considered to be the Prabhu Mountains of the Puranas. The region is Arunachal Pradesh. It finds its mention in the literature, according to which, it was where sage Parshuram washed away his sin, King Bhishmaka founded his kingdom, sage Vyasa meditated and Lord Krishna married Rukmini. Such is the significance of Arunachal Pradesh. However the influence of these myths is reflected in its dances too. One such renowned Indian folk dance of Arunachal Pradesh is Bardo Chham. A folk dance of a small community of West Kameng District called Sherdukpens, Bardo Chham clearly depicts the victory of good over evil. The dancers perform this dance indicating that the activities of human beings are governed by the Gods who rewards and punishes accordingly. Let us understand some detailed aspects of Bardo Chham.</p>
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Kusht Depdi

<p style="color:#dbdbd ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #dd7c84">The Kusht Depdi dance form has assumed importance in Turkmenistan as its national dance. Once deeply rooted in the element of Dhikr as a private and silent form of worship, today it also embodies happiness and is performed on all national holidays. Turkmenistan is predominantly an Islamic country and Kusht Depdi follows the Islamic tradition of Dhikr. Dhikr or Zikr means ritual repetition of religious conversation in the name of Allah and in a special rhythmic manner. A harmonious blend of perception and action, the dance is distinguished by turns and leaps, unmatched flexibility and cheerfulness. Kusht Depdi still preserves Dhikr as its main element. It is accompanied by the reciting of ghazals in commemoration of certain occasions. The Kusht Depdi is also called as Kyushtdepmek and follows the Sufi style.</p>
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Maglalatik

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #FF575E">All traditional dances tell a story. The indigenous Maglalatik dance of Philippines mimics the battle between the Christian and the Muslim Moro tribesmen. Maglalatik is also called as Magbabao where ‘bao’ means ‘a coconut shell’. It is an all–male dance with coconut shells used as props. The Maglalatik embodies the element of a battle, reconciliation and a prize as well. It is usually performed during religious processions at the town fiesta of Binan. It is also a mark of obeisance to the patron saint of the town, San Isidro de Labrador. A calm and elegant display of harmless weaponry, Maglalatik is a four part war dance, which the Moro had won technically. Let us discuss Maglalatik dance in detail.</p>
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