Kayang
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A slow, graceful group dance of Kinnaur in which men and women in Kinnauri caps and shawls move in a long curving line.
FolkWhere: Kinnaur, Himachal PradeshOccasion: Village fairs and festivals, including the Phulaich flower festival, and other celebrations
| Performed by | Men and women of the village |
|---|---|
| Costume | Green-banded Kinnauri caps (thepang), Kinnauri shawls, and for women the woollen dohru and silver ornaments |
| Music and instruments | Folk songs with drums, cymbals and pipes |
How it is performed
- Dancers form a long line or semicircle, holding hands.
- They move with slow, measured steps and soft movements of the arms and body.
- The line winds and turns as one, following the lead dancer.
- Singers and drummers keep a steady rhythm, and the songs often praise the local deities and the mountains.
Significance
Kayang reflects the calm and community life of Kinnaur, a high mountain district where Hindu and Buddhist traditions meet.