In which year were the 'Kalbelia' folk songs and dances of Rajasthan included in UNESCO's representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage?

Options

A. 2012
B. 2017
C. 2010
D. 2015

Answer

C

Explanation

Kalbelia folk songs and dances of Rajasthan were included in 2010 in UNESCO.s representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage. Songs and dances are an expression of the Kalbelia community.s traditional way of life. Women in flowing black skirts dance and swirl, replicating the movements of a serpent, while men accompany them on the Khanjari percussion instrument and the Pungi, a woodwind instrument traditionally played to capture snakes. The dancers wear traditional tattoo designs, jewellery and garments richly embroidered with small mirrors and silver thread. Kalbelia songs disseminate mythological knowledge through stories while special traditional dances are performed during Holi, the festival of colours. The songs also demonstrate the poetic acumen of Kalbelia, who are reputed to compose lyrics spontaneously and improvise songs during performances.