Question
Download Solution PDFPadma Shri awardee of 2021, Kanaka Raju is associated with which of the following tribal folk dance forms?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Gussadi.
Key Points:
- Kanaka Raju
- He performs as an Indian gussadi dancer.
- He received the Padma Shri honor from the Indian government in 2021 for his contributions to the arts.
- Raju hails from the hamlet of Marlawai in the Komaram Bheem Asifabad district's Jainoor mandal.
- Gussadi dancing lessons have been taught by Raju for more than 40 years.
- In 1981, he again participated in the Republic Day procession.
- As of right now, he serves as the Kanaka Raju School of Gussadi dance's chief dance master.
Additional Information
- Wancho is a tribal folk dance form of the Wancho tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
- It is characterized by slow, graceful movements and is performed during festivals and social events.
- Chalo dance is performed by the 'Nocte tribe' of Arunachal Pradesh to celebrate the auspicious festival of 'Chalo Loku'.
- Popir is a traditional dance form of the Sherdukpen tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
- It is performed during the Losar festival to celebrate the Tibetan New Year and involves intricate footwork and the use of traditional musical instruments.
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