Loor
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A spring dance of girls from the Bangar region of Haryana, sung as questions and answers between two groups.
FolkWhere: Bangar area of Haryana (around Jind and Kaithal)Occasion: Phalgun month, around Holi, after the rabi sowing
| Performed by | Girls and young women |
|---|---|
| Costume | Colourful ghaghra, kurti and odhni with silver jewellery |
| Music and instruments | Songs sung by the dancers, with the dholak |
How it is performed
- The girls divide into two groups facing each other.
- One group sings a question or a teasing line, and the other answers in song.
- As they sing they move forward and back in graceful steps, swaying and clapping.
- Groups take turns until the exchange of songs ends.
Significance
Loor welcomes spring and expresses the hopes of a good harvest. 'Loor' means girl in the local dialect.