App chendavia gaining popularity among the students of kalbeliya dance

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Recently, due to Covid-19-Pandemic an app called chendavia is gaining popularity among the students of kalbeliya dance.

About kalbeliya dance

Kalbeliya dances are an expression of the Kalbeliya community’s traditional way of life.
It was included in the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) in 2010.
- UNESCO’s List of ICH is made up of those intangible heritage elements that help demonstrate diversity of cultural heritage and raise awareness about its importance.
- It was established in 2008
The dance form consists of swirling and graceful movements
The movements associated with the Kalbelia also make it one of the most sensuous forms of folk dance in India.
It is generally performed for any joyous celebration.
Another unique aspect is that it is only performed by women while the men play the instruments and provide the music.

About the Kalbeliya Tribe

Kalbeliya tribe people were once professional snake handlers.
Today they are seen in their former occupation in music and dance
They live a nomadic life and belong to the scheduled tribes.
The largest number of the population of Kalbeliyas is in Pali district, then Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Udaipur district (Rajasthan).

Other Traditional Folk Dances of Rajasthan

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