Chholia Dance of Uttar Pradesh:
Chholia is a very famous and very well known folk dance of Uttar Pradesh. Chholia dance basically a martial dance of Uttar Pradesh. Chholia folk dance not only a folk dance but also a way to understand history of Uttar Pradesh. Chholia folk dance is very famous in Kumaon region of Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh Music and Dance:
In this region of Uttar Pradesh chholia is one of a best art. Though, chholia dance is an ancient art of Uttar Pradesh therefore it became popular on various festivals. In Ancient time of Uttar Pradesh chholia dance was performed by dancers after a victory of warriors over the enemy. It is a war folk dance.
Now days, chholia dance we can watch on various festivals like diwali, Holi, raksha bandhan etc. Chholia dance also perform during various marriage ceremonies. Chholia folk dance is favorite one among people to watch in various fairs of Uttar Pradesh too. During performance of this chholia dance dancers moves in acrobatic styles. Chholia is an acrobatic performance of Uttar Pradesh. All of dancers move with shields and swords in their hands. They perform their art with those weapons. Some time dancers jumps in air, some time they turn back, some time they whirl and some time they twists. All dancers participate in this folk dance with colorful customs. Chholia dance is also performing art to worship local deities.
Chholia is a very famous and good battle dance which shows the famous history of Uttar Pradesh. There is a very melodious video of Chholiya folk dance of Uttar Pradesh as follows.
A Charming Video of Chholia Dance:
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