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Gujarat is identified by its preserved rich tradition of songs, dances and dramas. The Gujaratis have a natural talent for singing and dancing. The best known among these is the Ras and Garba. Folk drama in Gujarat is known as Bhavai. Most of the art traditions trace back their origin to the ancient period.
Garba Dance
The Garba dance is famous in all parts of India, but it is originally a popular folk dance of Gujarat. This dance form has connection with Shakti-Puja and its origin is believed to be in the worship of goddess Jagdamba.
Dandia-Ras
The most popular Dandia -Ras is also known as the `stick` dance. This is another form of dance that is also a feature of most welcomed festival, Navratri. The Ras is always performed in a group.
Bhavai
The Bhavai Dance is believed to be dance of emotions.The Bhavai drama is a continous performance lasting the wholw night and staged in open grounds before the audiences, as a source of entertainment.
Tippani Dance
There are many folk dances in India that typically represents the community related activities and their functional aspects, and the Tippani folk dance is also a dance of such a pattern.
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