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Title
Hikat
हिकत
Subject
Folk dance of India
Folk Dance of North India
Description
The Hikat dance form is a very old form of folk dance which is being performed by the young girls in the marriage ceremonies. In this form of folk dance, the two young girls hold their hands in the form of a cross and swirl the partner girl round in circles. The pace of movement is very fast and the dancers completely enjoy the thrill that is involved in the entire dance form.
Relation
Bhangra
Charkula
Raas Leela
Dumhal
Identifier
Hikat001
Coverage
HImachal Pradesh & Jammu and Kashmir
Folk Dance Item Type Metadata
Highlighting Facts
The Hikat dance form is one of the best ways to release your stress and can usually be performed in social get-together and parties along with the marriage ceremonies.
Occasion
Marriage Ceremonies and other important events
Instruments
Dhol
Shannai
Costume
Traditional Indian Clothes