Dance culture

Singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara performance at Summer Stage in Central Park New York.

Another tradition is the Italian folk dance, as seen in the picture. For centuries, dances has been an integral part of Italian tradition and symbolize the continuous thread of Italian life. Three of the most popular dances are the Tarantella from Puglia, the Sardinian ballu tundu and the Neapolitan Saltarello. The tarantella is conducted to heal mythical tarantula bites, hence the similarity between the words. Italian folk dances are performed on special occasions such as a wedding.

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9 night festival of Navratri is devoted to Goddess Durga & her nine avatars. Select among 7 idyllic cities to celebrate navratri with dandiya & garba dance.

Odissi dancers | Indian classical dance

Kathakali, an Indian Classical dance which originated in Kerala. Kathakali is greatly distinguished from the other dance forms as a kind of 'story-play'. This particular dance form is famous for its elaborate costume style, unique make-up procedure and detailed emphasis on dramatic emotions. The costumes and make-up contribute to three-quarters of the characterisation of the human role that the dancer portrays. The different colors applied to the face identifies their role as a negative…

Various traditional activities are hold on Chinese #LanternFestival.