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Following the cultural tradition of West Bengal, folk culture is also the edifying feature of the cultural life of North 24 Parganas.
The folk culture includes the folk ritual, folk dance and the dramatic performance of the daily life. Jhumur, Tarjagan, Manasa Vasan, Rayani, Austakgan, Banabibir Pala, Tusu, Patar bashi, Bhatiyali etc are the customary folk culture in North 24 Parganas. Some of these are even famous nationwide. During the festivals, the folk dance and stage performance become inevitable. Moreover the folk Culture of 24 Parganas also provide livelihood to a section of rural folk.
Jhumur Dance
Jhumur dance is mostly performed in open places (now-a-days in cultural gatherings also). The male members wear long traditional dresses and keep the rhythm with few traditional instruments: generally a drum, hung on shoulder; a flute and a pair of "Taal" (two metallic discs). The girls mostly perform the dancing part, holding each other's waist and moving hands and legs forward and backward synchronously.
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(Last Updated on : 02-01-2014)
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