Meaning of Recreation:
Recreation means amusement by performing or watching entertaining activities. The pleasure and amusement man achieves by different refreshing activities is called recreation.
Uses:
It is a good utilization of time by playing games, dance, music and other activities. It results in relaxation from stress and strain after a day’s hard work. Recreation results in internal happiness and pleasure. It helps in developing innate abilities and aptitudes. Recreational activities in India: In India recreational activities in rural areas are mainly folk dance, folk songs, exercises like Laziasm and Dumbell. Through the music, ryhthm and beat they give pleasure and peace to the mind.
Dance regulates the working of the body system and also develops an ability for the expression of emotions and promotes peace and concentration. Dance creates enthusiasm, zeal and self-confidence.
Folk dance relates a particular community to its habits, festivals and celebration. Bhangra in Punjab, and Ghoomar, Dandia-Ghair, Hoor in Rajasthan are examples of folk dances. Folk song also accompany folk dances. Rhythmic Dance and Exercise: Laziasm is a musical instrument to enact a rhythmic dance. Dumbells are used as a rhythmic exercise students do by holding the dumbells.