Folk Dance/Music in Jaisalmer

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Folk DanceMusic in Jaisalmer
You can enjoy the rare folk music of this cultural town. For instance, Kamaicha is a 400-year old stringed instrument from Rajasthan – a dying art, this is one experience you just can’t afford to miss. There are also several folk dance shows held in various cultural venues around the city. The Kalbelia dance, performed to celebrate any joyful moment in the community, is an integral part of their culture.
Male participants take care of the musical part of the dance. They use the different instruments (Pungi, Dufli, “Been”, “Khanjari”, “Morchang”, “khuralio” and “Dholak”) to create the rhythm on which the dancers perform. As the performance goes on, the rhythm becomes faster and faster, and hence, the dance. It looks like they are made of rubber. Their perfect movements to the enchanting tune of musical instruments is a treat to the eyes.