Which of the following folk dance is not perfomed by males.
1.Sammi
2.Dhamal
3.Luddi
4.Julli
1 and 4 Only
Incorrect Answer2 and 3 Only
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Sammi:
Sammi is the traditional dance of the women of Sandalbar region, now in Pakistan. The dancers are dressed in bright colored kurtas and full flowing skirts, called lehengas. A peculiar silver hair ornament is associated with this dance. The dancers’ hair is knitted in plaits and in the middle of the head is a domed ornament, shaped like an inverted lotus. It called phul-chowk or suggiphul. The dance is almost similar to Giddha, where the prominent gesture is confined to the movement of arms.
Dhamal:
This folk dance is very similar to bhangra and is performed by a group of men, in a circle. Drum is used as the accompanying instrument and its costumes are akin to Bhangra and Jhuma.
Luddi:
Luddi is a male dance, performed to commemorate victory, which is recognized by the swaying movements of the head. The dancers place one hand at the back and another in front of the face; the body movement is snake-like. Head movement is an important part of the dance. The costume for the dance consists of a loose shirt and a loincloth. Some dancers tie a turban, while others wear a patka, which is somewhat like a scarf tied across the forehead. There are still others, who join in bareheaded.
Julli
Julli is a religious dance performed by mens, associated with pirs and recluses. It is generally danced in their hermitages (khangahs). Sometimes, it is also danced around the grave of a preceptor. This dance is performed mostly in a sitting posture, with the toes tensed. A single dancer can also perform this dance. The dancer holds a thick staff in his hands and dances by revolving it. Normally black clothes are worn by the dancer and the head is covered with a black scarf. Sometimes, the dancers also the tie ghungroos (jingling bells) around their waists, just like the bhangra dancers of yore.
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