Discover the Beautiful Cultural Dance of Bangladesh
By Pinky Mcbanon
Bangladesh is a country famously known for its well preserved culture. The country still proudly holds most of its country's ancient culture along the generations that passed. The country's cultural history was brought to Bangladesh from its early inhabitants who through the generations carried in the many cultural diversities and cultural groups of the country.
One of the country's well-preserved ethnicity is the Bangladeshi's cultural dance. The country's cultural dances are common to the Middle Eastern dances. These cultural dances are associated with weddings and certain activities like harvesting, planting, fishing and others which mirrors the Bangladeshi's way of life.
Most cultural dances of Bangladesh are performed in singles or more commonly in groups. These dances are often accompanied be singing. There are some dances wherein the dancers sing and dance at the same time, depending on the occasions. These cultural dances of Bangladesh come together with other religious and social dances.
There are many cultural dances in Bangladesh, and each occasion has requires a specific dances. Here are some of the cultural dances of Bangladesh:
o Chhau dance - which is a form of masked dance performed in the western regions of Bengal. It is a martial arts dance wherein the dancers wear attires together with swords and shields. Each dancers portray different characteristics and roles such as gods, demons and animals. It is more like a dance role playing. Chhau dance can be performed during any occasions.
o Chhokra dance - performed by young Bangladeshi boys portraying the roles of women. The dance is presented in an open field preferably in a canopied stage. The Chhoka dance is accompanied by a large team of singers and musicians who are commonly seated on the sides of the stage.
o Lathi dance - is a stick dance performed during the Muharram celebration which is the "Sacred month" of the Islam. This is celebrated during the fist month of the Hegira or the Islamic calendar. This dance is performed by youth groups that wear tight-fitted clothes and carry daggers, swords and cymbals.
o Kali dance - performed by a dancer wearing a black mask and representing the character of the goddess Kali who is a Hindu goddess which is said to be associated with eternal powers. Kali is known to be the goddess of time and change. The drum is the main instrument being played during the Kali dance.
o Ghatu dance - performed with accompanying Ghatu songs which are Bangladesh native folk songs. The name Ghatu was derived if the name Ghat which means 'river bank'. The Ghatu dance was mainly for entertainment and is not a religious dance. This is a form of dance performed by young boys dressed like girls which are the main attraction of the dance.
There are other numerous cultural dances in Bangladesh. These dances each are very entertaining and fun to watch. Dances are still being performed these days, which is one of the main attractions in Bangladesh.
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