Folk dance
A lively clapping dance from the shepherd communities of Gujarat, inspired by the clash of rams.
Hudo began with the shepherd's flock.
Danced by
Bharwad Rabari Koli
Above all the Bharwad, the shepherd community of Gujarat.
The idea for Hudo came from sheep fights. The movements of two sheep ramming their heads together are copied in the steps of the dance.
The dancers clap their hands together in a strong, rhythmic way, and the claps carry the energy of the dance. Both men and women take part.
Hudo belongs to the Panchal region of Gujarat. Tarnetar and the villages around it make up the area known as Thanga, a part of Panchal famous for its folk fair, the Tarnetar fair.
The village takes its name from Trinetreshwar, Lord Shiva as the god with three eyes, whose temple stands there. Hudo is one of the dances of the fair, which is also known as a place where young people choose their life partners.
Hudo is danced at weddings, at traditional fairs and at religious festivals.
Men
Dhoti & koti
Colorful dhotis with embroidered borders, a koti and a traditional cap with a colorful frill. Silver ornaments: kadu, tavij, kadi and a colorful mala.
Women
Jimy, kapdu & odhani
A dark-colored jimy, kapdu and odhani. Silver jewelry: long and short necklaces, earrings, chudla, kadu and damani.
The claps ride on the music of local instruments: the dhol and dholak drums, the harmonium, the flute, the kansi, the joda and the manjira.
Hudo is the joy of Gujarat's shepherd communities, clapped out loud and danced together.
From village weddings to the fairs of the Panchal region, it still carries the spirit of the flock.
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