“Bai Tharo” gives us a chance to spin. This popular Rajasthani folk song celebrates the region’s dancing and joy found in life. Rajasthan’s favorite joyful folk dance is ghoomar. Dancers are usually women wearing flowing colorful veils and dresses called ghaghara. They spin, twirl their ghaghara, and dance around the room in a graceful, exuberant circle. In our “Bai Tharo” video we try ghoomar dancing. Exuberant? Yes! But graceful…?
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