Gadaba tribal women perform the traditional Dhemsa Dance for harvest in Koraput district of Orissa Insia
In Orissa one out of every four persons is an Adivasi or Tribal. Access to some tribal areas is still strictly restricted. Orissan tribals enjoy a rich and varied cultural heritage, the most powerful instance of this being in their music and dance which are as colourful as they are rhythmical. Women wrap long stretch of cloth around them and are adorned with ornaments like bangles, armlets, bracelets, necklaces, rings, hairpins etc usually made of silver, aluminum, and brass. The practice of tattooing is prevalent among women Gadabas or Godabas are one of the most primitive tribes of Orissa living in the southernmost parts of the state they wear huge Neck rings which are about 500-700 gms each & can not be removed without the help of the Blacksmith. As a part of their tradition, it is only removed after their death. The Gadabas domesticate local variety of cows , buffalos, to be used for ploughing. They don’t milk the cows as they believe it reduces their strength. Gadabas are very fond of dance and music. Among all the tribes they are very famous for their "dhemsa" dance is performed by women. The men folk play the musical instruments while the women dance in semi circle. They are also very fond of music and compose their own songs for different occasions and sing them while dancing
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Location: Koraput district,Orissa,India,Asia
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