Traditional Folk Songs and Dances from Uttarakhand

Narendar Panthri and group, from Dev Bhoomi Lok Kala Society, Delhi
 

The traditional folk music of Uttarakhand dates back to ancient times. It combines poetry, mythology and oral narratives handed down from one generation to the next. Using traditional musical instruments the singing is often accompanied with dance.  

The folk dances of Uttarakhand such as choliya, barada nati, jaggar, chhapeli, chancheri, etc. are deeply rooted in its history. 
 
(Collaboration: NCZCC, Prayagraj, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India)