Chholiya

E312914

Chholiya is a traditional folk dance of the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, India, often performed at weddings and festivals and characterized by its sword-and-shield martial style.

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Chholiya canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf folk dance
intangible cultural heritage
traditional dance
hasAssociatedCommunity Kumaoni people
hasAssociatedReligion Hinduism
hasCharacteristic martial movements
sword-and-shield style
vigorous footwork
warrior costumes
hasCostumeElement angarkha or kurta
ornamental jewelry
traditional turban
waistband with bells
hasCountry India
hasCulturalRegion Kumaon
Uttarakhand
hasCulturalSignificance preservation of martial folklore
symbol of Kumaoni identity
hasDanceFormation circular formation
line formation
hasFunction celebration of marriage
display of valor
ritual protection of bride and groom
hasGenre martial dance
hasLanguageContext Kumaoni
hasMovementType leaps and spins
mock combat
synchronized swordplay
hasMusicType traditional Kumaoni music
hasPerformanceSetting courtyards
processions
temple premises
hasRegionOfOrigin Kumaon
surface form: Kumaon division of Uttarakhand
hasTemporalContext performed during local festivals
performed during wedding processions
hasTheme martial traditions of Kumaon
protection from evil spirits
performedAt festivals
weddings
relatedTo Himalayan folk traditions
Pahari culture
usesInstrument damau
dhol
nagara
ransingha
turri
usesProp shield
sword

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Kumaon traditionalDance Chholiya