One
of the most famous Russian folk dances is the "Beryozka" dance. This
dance represents the synchronous movement of dancers and the simultaneous
performance of a choral song. Characteristic elements - smooth movements in a
circle, a chain (one after another), a snake, in two lines; Rotations around
each other or in pairs around common centers in groups; Short and frequent
steps that create the impression of slipping. In the hands of the dancer
holding handkerchiefs or branches of birch.
Bhavai
is a popular folk theater form in the Indian states of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Men play music, while a woman, dressed in a bright, colorful costume with
numerous ornaments, performs the dance, holding 8-9 pitchers on her head. The
dance of bhavai is performed at various festivals and weddings. This artistic
folk dance is popular not only in India, but also abroad.
India
Post and Russian Postal Administration issued commemorative stamps and
miniature sheet on folk dances Bhavai of India and Beryozka of Russia as Joint
issue.
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