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In which folk dance of Kashmir valley, the dresses of the dancers looks similar that of the Kathak dancers?

A. Bhand Pather

B. Bhand Jashan

C. Bacha Nagma

D. Chham

Answer: Option C

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Bacha Nagma dance is quite popular in Kashmir valley and performed during harvest season or marriage ceremony by young boys. A light music is used in this dance form. The other name of this dance form is 'Bachha Gyavau' which means 'adolescent melodious voice'. This folk dance is performed by 6 to 7 boys with one lead singer in a group and among them one boy dresses up as a female dancer who performs Hafiza style of dance. All these dancers are singers, thus, they sing songs while dancing in a melodious voice. The dresses of the dancers look similar to that of the Kathak dancers. This dance form was one of the most prevalent ways of entertainment in the old days.

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