- @Amrapali #txt-anno http://www.raagaculturalgroup.com/dances.html {u'tags': [u'Gujarat', u'Maniyaro-folk-dance', u'Drum', u'flute', u'stick', u'dandia', u'Saurashtra'], u'quote': u'MANIYARO is a variety of folk dance. The style and rhythm in which it is being sung and performed upon, both are meant to be called MANIYARO. Maniyaro does not possess a descending music tune unlike other folk songs, but it starts from the lower tempo and gradually ascends to take a flight. The gait is not vividly rapid but it rather involves measured, deep and intoxicating walks and postures. MANIYARO better suits with the musical combination of drums and flute. Its portrays a melancholic and piteous expression in folk songs. \xe2\u20ac\u0153MANIYARO\xe2\u20ac\x9d carries the sentiments of heroism in the Dandiya RAAS of Maher community in Gujarat. Solemn gait and concord of MANIYARO is splendid. In Gujarat and especially in Saurashtra region, generally Men wear traditional costumes, having preset sized wooden sticks and present Maniyaro. More often than not the strength of the men in this folk compiles of 12, 14 or 16 participants. Maniyaro is usually being played with the ancient instruments like Drum, Flute, and RAVAN Hattho etc. Lyrics of the songs that are being sung in Maniyaro are sometimes flowing enjoyment, at times expressing the feeling of separation and sometimes inspiring heroism. RAAGA performs a Maniyaro- The style of folk dance from Saurashtra-Gujarat.', u'editable': False, u'ranges': [{u'start': u'/div[1]/div[3]/div[2]/div[3]/div[1]/div[1]/div[1]/font[1]/div[1]/font[1]/p[3]', u'end': u'/div[1]/div[3]/div[2]/div[3]/div[1]/div[1]/div[1]/font[1]/div[1]/font[1]/p[3]', u'startOffset': 0, u'endOffset': 1264}], u'text': u'Maniyaro-folk-dance', u'permissions': {u'read': [], u'admin': [], u'update': [], u'delete': []}} created: Tue, 03 Mar 2015, 09:52 AM UTC