Question

Which one of these is a traditional folk dance of the people of Lakshadweep Islands?

Answer 1

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Kolkali Dance is the correct answer.

Kolkali dance is the most popular folk dance of Lakshadweep. Literally it means STICK DANCE.

The word ‘Kol’ refers to a stick in layman terms. This dance is carried out by the men only in pairs with the help of sticks, hence, it is called Kolkali. Women do not participate in this dance form.

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Answer 2

Lakshdweep is a samll island in India.It is famous for many of its dance forms.The main kinds of dance froms are as under:-

1)LAVA DANCE - This dance form is very much colourful because dancers wear colourful dresses with head gear.The main feature is the music of drum beats.

2)KOLKALI DANCE - In this dance only males dance and they dance with sticks.The main feature is rhyme of sticks.

3)PARICHKALI DANCE-    This form of dance is more of a  martial art dance.It is performed with swords and shields.