Tourism
of Goa
Cultural
Heritage of Goa
Folk
MusicOne
of Goa's most discerning assets is its rich cultural heritage. Its natural
beauty and hospitality together with this heritage has put Goa on the
internatinal tourist map, and is acclaimed as one of the most popular
tourist destination in the world. Music, dance and folklore are deeply
rooted in the heart of Goans, and the rhythm runs in the blood of the people
of Goa. Goan folklore, which comprises folk songs, dances, music, visual
arts and folk tales, are rich in content and variety.
The folk
music has devotional as well as contermporary overtones, and it displays a
lively rhythm. And the folk dances reflect that rhythmic vitality. Folk
songs and dances are accompanied by a variety of instruments such as Ghumot,
Dhol, Cymbalsdrums, Flutes, Harmonium, Violins and Guitars.
Ghode
Modhni, Mando, Dekhni, Goff, Talgadi, Shigmo, Tonyamel, Dhangar Dance,
Mussal Khel, Jagor, Suvari, Fugdi, and Dhalo, Lamp Dance, Veerbhadra, and
Kunbi songs and dances are some of the popular folk dances of Goa, and they
are best performed during local festivals in their respective villages.
Mando:
A love song. It represents the mingling of Indian and Western tradition.
Monilem: A traditional folk dance presented by the backward community during
Shigmo festival.
Mussal-Khel-Pestel Dance:
A dance-cum-song in praise of valiant Kings. It also projects incidents in
the village life of the times, Romat, Tonya Mel and Dhendio are some other
folk dance forms.
Suvari Folk Music:
It is a traditional tone setter to ail Hindu religious and festival
performances. Talgadi: Folk dance performed by men-a social sophisticated,
outdoor group dance for men. Taranga Mel: Banners mela of Farmers.
Tonyamel:
Folk dance with sticks- A very vigorous and muscular group dance
which is connected with the farm-folk celebrating the joys of good harvest.
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