Bardo Chham is the traditional mask dance of the Monpa and Sherdukpen tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. Rooted in their faith, the dance becomes a spiritual expression of the eternal triumph of good over evil. For the local tribes, Bardo Chham is not just a performance; it is a means of preserving their centuries-old heritage and cultural pride through rhythm and ritual. VC: roohi_haflongbar (Instagram) #TribalTreasures #CultureUnitesAll | Ministry of Culture, Government of India

The Kalbelia is a dance form of #Rajasthan, generally performed for any joyous occasion, considered to be an integral part of the Kalbelia culture. Women of the Kalbelia tribe perform unique & graceful movements like swirling & gyrating, that make this dance a treat to behold. The Kalbelia is exclusively performed on stage by females while the men play traditional instruments, like the pakhwaja, the dholak, jhanjhar, sarangi as well as the harmonium. The most characteristic instrument played dur