Kalbeliya tribe

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The Kalbeliya tribe is a traditionally nomadic Rajasthani community of snake charmers and performers, renowned for their vibrant music, dance, and distinctive cultural heritage.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf folk performing community
nomadic community
tribe
associatedAnimal snake
country India
culturalHeritageElement Kalbeliya folk songs and dances of Rajasthan
culturalTransmission family-based apprenticeship
oral tradition
currentLivelihood folk art teaching
stage performances
tourism-related performances
danceCostume black swirling skirts
heavily embroidered blouses
traditional jewelry
danceStyle imitation of snake movements
spins and flexible body movements
ethnicGroup Rajasthani people NERFINISHED
genderRole men as primary musicians
women as principal dancers
heritageType intangible cultural heritage
knownFor Kalbeliya dance NERFINISHED
Kalbeliya music
distinctive costumes
nomadic lifestyle
oral traditions
snake charming tradition
languageSpoken Hindi
Rajasthani
musicalInstrument algoza NERFINISHED
been (pungi)
dholak
kartal
khanjari
morchang
performanceContext fairs and melas
festivals
tourist shows
weddings
region Thar Desert NERFINISHED
religion Hinduism
selfIdentification Sapera community
socialStatus marginalized community
scheduled caste in some regions
state Rajasthan
traditionalLivelihoodChange reduced snake charming due to wildlife protection laws
traditionalOccupation folk dancing
folk singing
musical performance
snake charming
UNESCOInscribedBy UNESCO NERFINISHED
UNESCOInscriptionYear 2010
UNESCOStatus Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity NERFINISHED

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Kalbelia dance ethnicGroup Kalbeliya tribe