- @Amrapali #txt-anno http://www.discoveredindia.com/jammu-and-kashmir/culture-in-jammu-and-kashmir/dance-in-jammu-and-kashmir/bhand-jashan-dance.htm {u'ranges': [{u'start': u'/div[1]/div[1]/div[2]/div[1]/div[1]/div[2]/div[1]/div[1]', u'end': u'/div[1]/div[1]/div[2]/div[1]/div[1]/div[2]/div[1]/div[1]/p[7]', u'startOffset': 0, u'endOffset': 463}], u'quote': u'The cultural heritage of the India is elegant and rich. Each of its states has a distinct cultural legacy, thus, the country takes pride as one of the graceful countries across the globe. Amongst various culture and traditions, various dance forms increase the charm and grace of the country. Seeing the performances of this exquisite dance forms will take you to another world. Precisely speaking about folk dance, \u201cBhand Jashan dance\u201d is something to look out for. It is considered to be the most aesthetical dance forms of Kashmir.\n Bhand Jashan dance is a simple yet very attractive dance form of Kashmir. The term \u201cBhand\u201d carries the meaning of the clown and \u201cJashan\u201d means celebration. On every occasion in Kashmir, the dance troupe performs this dance form. Whether it is a child birth, wedding ceremony, or any other festive event this dance form is performed at the fullest. \n Folk dances of India are charismatic. They are the backbone of the country and represent a cultural impression. You can witness the diversity and variety of this cultural legacy in the dance forms as well. Whether it is a wedding, childbirth, festive season no event goes without dance performances. These folk performances are accompanied with several musical instruments that gleefully and rhythmically mark the occasion.\n Folk Dances of Kashmir\n Kashmir is a paradise on earth. Renowned for its quiet lifestyle and natural beauty, the place is the heart throb for visitors across the globe. Kashmir is known for sharing its rich culture through various ways and one of them is through folk dance. The folk dances of the Kashmir encompass the entire populace, as though it is a festival itself. Some of the famous folk dances of Kashmir are Dumhal dance, Kud dance and Bhand Jashan dance.\n History of Bhand Jashan Dance\n The tradition and the history of the Bhand Jashan Dance is said to be performed for many generations. It is actually said to be centuries old that has an aura, to enhance the charm of the Kashmir region. The dance plays an important part of the Kashmir life and culture.\n Bhand Jashan dance is the famous fold dance of the Kashmir. It is known as the \u2018festival of clowns\u2019 that also has a cultural legacy of 200-300 years old genre of Kashmir\u2019s folk theatre. The dance is the combination of the play and dance in a satirical style.\n The dance conveys the expression through various parodies made out of social situations. This dance is normally performed in the village squares or in a wider arena in front of a huge audience. The dance is performed by the group of fifteen to twenty people, wearing traditional styled attires. The dance is accompanied by the classical musical instrument like \u201cSurnai\u201d \u2013 it is the Kashmiri version of the Indian \u201cShehnai\u201d along with Peshrao, Dhol and Nagar', u'permissions': {u'read': [], u'admin': [], u'update': [], u'delete': []}, u'text': u'Bhand-Jashon Jammu-Kashmir', u'tags': [u'Jammu-Kashmir', u'Bhand-Jashon']} created: Mon, 13 Jul 2015, 04:33 PM UTC