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DanceSummary
Bardwi Sikhla Dance is another traditional dance form which symbolizes the advent of monsoon. Bardwi is made up of two words - 'bar' wind, 'dwi' water and 'sikhla' means a young girl. This is performed according to the tune of a particular music.
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बर' BodoCategory
DanceSummary
Bardwi Sikhla dance is another popular Bodo traditional dance performed on the basis of a music out of traditional instruments. The performers dance rhythmically to the tune of music to express beauty, love, peace, exuberance and satisfaction.
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बर' BodoCategory
DanceSummary
Fishing dance is one of the Bodo traditional dances where the dancers perform using actual fishing tools on the stage. This is performed usually during cultural events, community meetings and conferences. It exhibits how the community fishing is done.
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बर' BodoCategory
Dance, Traditional PracticesSummary
Jaliputli Haba is one of the traditional worship practices of the Bodos where two idols, bride and groom, made out of straw, are decorated with new clothes and wreaths, then wedded. It is then considered auspicious, believed to have the power of blessing.