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Preserving the Unique

by Hrishabh Jha (India)

India

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In the orthodox rural parts of northern India, the old culture of "Launda Dance" still survives. Men from a certain community dress up as women to perform in special occasions.
In the orthodox rural parts of northern India, the old culture of "Launda Dance" still survives. Men from a certain community dress up as women to perform in special occasions.
Children curiously watching the performers getting ready and doing their feminine makeup, which otherwise is considered taboo in the society.
Children curiously watching the performers getting ready and doing their feminine makeup, which otherwise is considered taboo in the society.
Like the older times, people gather in a circle under the shade of a big tree, waiting for the performers to take the center stage. Many ancient traditions like this can still be seen in rural regions.
Like the older times, people gather in a circle under the shade of a big tree, waiting for the performers to take the center stage. Many ancient traditions like this can still be seen in rural regions.
Audience watch in excitement as the show begins. The whole show, revolves around a particular story that the performers try to convey through their dance and regional songs.
Audience watch in excitement as the show begins. The whole show, revolves around a particular story that the performers try to convey through their dance and regional songs.
Finally the audience is given a powerful dance performance. The heat and sweat has no effect on the high energy of the performers who dance like its their last chance to save this special art form.
Finally the audience is given a powerful dance performance. The heat and sweat has no effect on the high energy of the performers who dance like its their last chance to save this special art form.

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