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| Title: | Preservation of Kathiawari folk literature and arts |
| Authors: | Dave, Puffy I |
| Keywords: | Extinction
Prevention
Folk art & literature |
| Issue Date: | Oct-2009 |
| Publisher: | CSIR |
| Abstract: | Kathiawar, known
as Saurashtra region in Gujarat, is rich in its cultural heritage of folk arts
and literature. The folk dances of Kathiawar
like dandiya raas, garba, etc. folk music like bhajans, dohas,
etc, litterateurs like Zaverchand Meghani, Narsinh Mehta, Bhoja Bhagat,
Dulabhai Kag, etc. have occupied a prominent place in the world of folk arts
and literature. The tales and poems are still enjoyed by people, when presented
by folk artists in Lok Dayora (a gathering where people are entertained
by folk artists). Even Bhavais (street plays) are performed telling them
the stories of our great epics; today these street plays are performed to
awaken citizens with their rights. This folk heritage is now moving towards
extinction as today our youths are drawn towards western culture and arts. There
is an urgent need for preservation of dying Kathiawari art forms and
literature. Special care should be taken for the upliftment of the folk
artists. |
| Page(s): | 626-628 |
| ISSN: | 0975-1068 (Online); 0972-5938 (Print) |
| Source: | IJTK Vol.08(4) [October 2009]
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