Chhow Dance : Dances
Folk and tribal dances comprise an important part of Orissa's cultural
heritage. The origin of the Chhow dance is lost in the mists of
time, but its richness and vibrancy exist with enduring vigour even
today.
A favouritye dance of the Mayurbhanja district. Chow which has traces
of tribal, folk and classical dances, appears to be a rendition
of non - verbal theatre, with the legs and body moving flexibly
to convey the themes drawn from the Ramayana and Mahabharata, the
great Indian epics.
A favourite theme in Chhow is Krishna and the Gopis. The core theme
of the Chhow dance revolves around love, romance, chivalry and victory
of good over evil.
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