Performing Arts
Music (solo)
Guree Geet
Originally inspired by the Anjini (folk songs) from Chamba, Guree Geet is performed mostly during winters and on occasions of marriage and the festival of Phaguli in Lahaul. Submit inquiry
Guree Geet
Originally inspired by the Anjini (folk songs) from Chamba, Guree Geet is performed mostly during winters and on occasions of marriage and the festival of Phaguli in Lahaul. Submit inquiry
Gyanglu
A traditional song from Kargil, Gyang lu is usually performed to honour a noble man. Submit inquiry
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Music (group)
Shugithang
Kinnauri folk song, performed during Bissh and Phulyaz festivals. Submit inquiry
Junglu
Ladakhi folk song on themes as varied as weather, stories of villages, agriculture, clouds, wind, and stories of people. Submit inquiry
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Dance
Guree Dance
Originally inspired by the Anjini (folk songs) from Chamba, Guree Geet is performed mostly during winters and on occasions of marriage and the festival of Phaguli in Lahaul. Submit inquiry Sogunu Baira
This performing art form of Pitthoragarh is accompanied by a group song, led by a male singer. Submit inquiry Chham Dance
A sacred mask dance performed in the monasteries by the lamas on special festive occasions, where the lamas put on gorgeous, colourful dresses and specially prepared masks of various devils, spirits or dragons. Submit inquiry
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Drama/Theatre
Buzhens
Buzhens, the descendants of the married monks of the Nyingma sect perform a number of plays and daredevil acts, depicting mythological stories. Submit inquiry
Spao
Traditional performing art of Ladakh that praises the brave warriors (Spao), and revolves around legendary warrior Gyalam Kesar of Kesar Saga. Submit inquiry
Buzhens
Buzhens, the descendants of the married monks of the Nyingma sect perform a number of plays and daredevil acts, depicting mythological stories. Submit inquiry
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