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The Romani may have migrated from what is the modern Indian state of Rajasthan, [1] migrating to the northwest (the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent) around 250 BC. [1] . Their subsequent westward migration, possibly in waves, is now believed to have occurred beginning in about 500 AD. [2] .
In 2010, the UNESCO incorporated the folk songs and dance forms of Rajasthan from the Bopa and the Kalbeliya into its Intangible Heritage List. A majority of the gypsy population in Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Udaipur belongs to the untouchable caste, which keeps them off from the mainstream society.
This short video is dedicated to the Kalbelya Gypsies from Rajasthan who respond to poverty with dance, music, wit, courage, and dignity. Welcome to leave your comments. The Kalbeliyas are a...
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A Rajasthani folk dance, Kalbelia. Kalbelias are followers of Sage Kanifnath, who drank a bowl of poison and was blessed with control over venomous snakes and animals. [2] [3] Kalbelias are divided in two main groups, the Daliwal and Mewara.
Jun 8, 2021 · Scorching sands, stale winds, temporary homes and uncanny traditions; the Kalbelia are not unfamiliar to these facets. Also commonly recalled as migrating gypsies, the Kalbelia are nomadic snake handlers that largely reside on the outskirts of Pushkar, Ajmer, Chittorgarh and Udaipur district.
In the English language, Romani people have long been known by the exonym Gypsies or Gipsies, which most Roma consider a racial slur. The attendees of the first World Romani Congress in 1971 unanimously voted to reject the use of all exonyms for the Romani, including "Gypsy".
To gain insight into both the portrayal of Rajasthani artists as Gypsies and the representation of the Indian background of the Roma, this article presents the results of a contextualized content analysis of the films, complemented by ethnographic research.
