Gaddi community

Cultures of Gaddi community of Himachal Pradesh

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00:00I wish all of my friends are starting the day with joy and merriment.

00:06The Gaddi are a primary semi-nomadic shepherd tribe of Himachal Pradesh.

00:12Ransinga is a long-carved horn from sheep slash goat horn, producing deep echoing calls.

00:18Murali is a small bamboo flute for melodic solo, evoking mountain winds.

00:24Noti is a folk dance, but have unique forms.

00:30Gaddi Nati is a variant of the statewide Nati, with shepherd-inspired steps.

00:36Mixed groups in circles, lines, swaying and stamping to accelerating rhythms.

00:42Choreographed group dance, women in colorful choda dresses perform swaying circles during fairs.

00:48I have narrated so far. Now have a look and comment.

01:00Choreographed group dance, women in long-term, and women in long-term, and women in long-term, and women in long-term.

01:05Choreographed group dance, women in long-term, and women in long-term.

01:06Choreographed group dance, women in long-term, and women in long-term, and women in long-term.

01:08Choreographed group dance, women in long-term, and women in long-term, and women in long-term.

01:09Choreographed group dance, women in long-term, and women in long-term.

01:10Choreographed group dance, women in long-term, and women in long-term.

01:11Choreographed group dance, women in long-term, and women in long-term, and women in long-term, and women in long-term.