ABHIMANYU HOUSE

Interhouse activity - Underrated dance

forms in India
THE ROUF
 REGION
The Rouf is a folk dance which originated in the
Muslim community of the state of Kashmir in India.
The dance originated several years back in order to
celebrate the good weather of the spring season and
also for the purpose of merriment in the various
festivals like Id-ul- Fitr. The dance is being performed
by the women in beautiful costumes and in a
characteristic music. The dance is simple footwork
which is also called Chakri in the local language.
 Information
The Rouf dance is a highly appreciated folk dance form
of the Muslim community of Kashmir in India. In this
form of folk dance, the women who are dressed in
colourful costumes make two rows and face each other to
dance. The Rouf dance mainly involves the footwork
which is termed as the Chakri in the local language. The
dance form is practiced with the help of the mystical
poetry which is sung and the dancers dance to the
rhythm of this poetry. During the major festival of the
Muslims during the Ramzan month, the streets of
Kashmir become pleasant with the help of Rouf songs
and dance which are being performed by the Kashmiri
women.
 SYMBOLIZATION
This dance is also associated with the joy of harvesting.
The harvesting season brings a smile to the farmers’ face
and they usually celebrate the occasion in a very grand
way. There are good food, songs and dances which are
being observed in a special manner. Rouf dance in one of
the major folk dances which is being showcased by the
women of Kashmir belonging to the Muslim community.
Kashmir is one of the major tourist destinations of the
world and millions of tourists visit the valley every year.
This dance form has earned huge appreciation nationally
and internationally
VIDEO
 MEMBERS
• Neil Sinare
• Shalin Javaria
• Kanan Sonar
• Aadi Patil
• Nihal Uppala (Presentation)
• Soumyajit Roy (Presentation)
• Shreya Joshi
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