Hikat

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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

Geolocation