Question

In which of the following dances, the song is not sung ?
1. Chhopti
2. Johra
3. Chhapeli
4. Chholia

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Chholia

The correct answer is Chholia.

In Chholia dance the song is not sung.

• Kumaon is a place in Uttarakhand, which has a unique way of celebrating weddings. A special and unique dance is performed at weddings called the Choliya dance.
  • It a form of folk dance popular in Kumaon and performed with swords and shields.
  • The performers adorn themselves with colorful attires and dance in pairs.
• The menfolk of Kumaon participate in the dance, accompanying the bride riding on a horse. Bagpipes are used for music and dancers sing with loud voices coupled with rhythmic claps.

 

• The Chholia dance is said to be more than 1000 years old. It first originated in the kingdom of Khasiya Rajputs, also known as the Khas tribes.
• The Khasiya Rajput kingdom is a part of Khas Desh, a region in the Himalayas, Nepal. The Khas were warriors who used to conduct marriages with sword points.

Dance Name	Details
Johra	Johra dance is a springtime celebration performed by the local people by moving around in circles. It is a highly popular dance in the Kumaon Himalayas. This dance is that it aims to break caste barriers, thus allowing both higher and lower caste people to perform it together.
Chhapeli	Chhapeli is a traditional dance form performed in Uttarakhand, a state in India previously known as Uttaranchal. This dance form is based on the culture of the local Uttarakhand tribe as actual lovers usually perform this form of dance. According to the customs, rituals, and traditions of the local tribe, men and women performing the dance should be lovers who want to enhance the bond between their relationships.