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1985-RR-216 cont.

Logger's Sheet

Logger: Maryanne Smith
Reel Number: #5
Stage: Mela Performance
Date: 6/27/85
Presentor: Capwell
Group Name: Gujarati Folk Dances
Region/Style: Gujarat
Performer(s) Instrument/Occupation

7 dancers
3 others
   Ashok Bhatt-singer
              - Harmonium 
              - drum

Contents: Songs dedicated to Mother Goddesses
1. Lighting of Lamp
2. Gather - dedicated to Mother Goddess at Mt Kala
3. Women is milking cow but pulls cow's tail
4. Story by Ashok Bhatt - from Ramayana
5. Dandi Ras - stick dance - 1st one describes rain clouds of monsoon
6. Second Ras - describes peacocks calling in the night during the dusty monsoon and the men and women beginning to dance.
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