Chalo Dance - Arunachal Pradesh

Continuing our journey through India in search of unknown dance forms, we chanced upon this lively folk dance from Arunachal Pradesh this week.  Set to beats of drum and the songs sung by the people of Nocte Tribe, Chalo dance …

Chakri

Chakri dance is one of the famous folk dances that are performed by Rajasthanis. It is a culmination of their vivid imaginations of colors and a rich heritage. There is so much color – be it in their dresses or in their dance and…

Early morning, on the 16th of May, cyclone Tautke gripped Goa within its claws, only to leave behind a trail of destruction. The state had already been facing the onslaught of the pandemic and the disruption of regular means of i…

The Changemakers - Kirthi Jayakumar

We, at Project Neysa, have always believed in giving back to society by all means. Our newest blog series titled ‘ Changemakers ’, promises to empower those who create a difference and spread their goodwill further.  Ms. Kirthi J…

Chakyar Koothu

Chakyar Koothu is a performance art from Kerala , India. It is a type of highly refined monologue where the performer narrates episodes from Hindu epics (such as the Ramayana and the Mahabharata ) and stories from Indian myth…

Bommalattam

Our quest of exploring the lesser known art forms takes us next, to the villages of South India, where we find this entrancing performing arts form. Bommalattam, first known to originate in Tamil Nadu, remains one of the oldest d…

Bidesia

Bidesia is the most popular folk dance in the lively state of Bihar. Not only does it include musical beats to keep the crowd engaged, Bidesia involves the dancers into characters that often tell a story on important social issue…