What is the art of folk theatre? Give two examples
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India, in the backdrop of its richest cultural context, has a longest tradition in theatre dating back to at least 5000years. Developing after Greek and Roman theatre, Sanskrit theatre, closely related to ancient rituals, is the earliest form of Indian Theatre. ‘Natya Sastra’ in which Bharat Muni, the first and famous dramaturge, codified the art of dramaturgy is the earliest and most elaborate treatise on dramaturgy of the world. It gives the detailed account of Indian theatre’s divine origin. Theatre in India started as a narrative form, with recitation, singing and dancing becoming its integral elements. This emphasis on narrative elements made our theatre essentially theatrical right from the beginning. That is why the theatre in India has encompassed all the other forms of literature and fine arts into its physical presentation: literature, mime, music, dance........
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Most of these dances tell stories from our two epics, the Ramayana and the Mahabharata.
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Ancient Indian knowledge has been passed on by word of mouth. Stories with moral lessons were told through song, dance and drama. This is called the Art of the Folk Theatre. Folk dances are mostly based on seasons.
For ex:- Bhangra from Punjab
Garba from Gujarat.