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| Genre | Folk dance |
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| Instrument(s) | Chang (tambourine),Cymbal,Flute,Ghungroo,Drums |
| Origin | Shekhawati region,Rajasthan,India |
Chang dance, is afolk dance fromRajasthan,India. It is also referred toDhamal,[1][2]dhuff dance,[citation needed], and asHoli dance as it is performed during theHindu festival of the same name (Holi) to celebrate the defeat of evil.[3] It is a group dance performed by men, carousing and singing riotously to the rhythmic beat of thechang instrument.[4]
It originates from theShekhawati region of Rajasthan.[5][6] This dance period is starts from theMaha Shivaratri festival and ends onDhulandi, which is the day after theHoli festival. Folk songs used in this folk dance are calledDhamaal.[7][8] All men sings, dance and dance. Meanwhile, some represents also plays which is calledSang.[clarification needed]
Chang dance starts from Mahashivratri (a festival of India) during day and night whole the month and ends at last of Holi festival. People after agriculture and domestic work collects in Chauk (a ground in the village) and enjoys it.
Chang dance event is all over Rajasthan. But this major area shekhawati region (sikar, churu, jhunjhunu and Bikaner) where this dance is much disciplined, systematic way with sponsored scheme. This dance is usually in the border districts States of Rajasthan are found.
