Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Rouff is a folk dance. It has its origin in ...?


1) Himachal Pradesh
2) Assam
3) Mizoram
4) Kashmir






  Ans : 4

            Folk dance of Kashmir: Rouff

 Dumhal of Kashmir is a dance performed by the menfolk of the Wattal tribe of Kashmir on specific occasions. The performers wear long colourful robes, tall conical caps which are studded with beads and shells. The party moves in a procession carrying a banner in a very ceremonial fashion. It is dug into the ground and the men begin to dance, forming a circle. The musical accompaniment comprises a drum and the vocal singing of the participants. Dumhal is performed on set occasions and at set locations

 Rouff is also a folk dance of Kashmir. It is danced solely by women on festive occasions. Rouff displays simple footwork.

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