Why in news The Gotipua dance form, a traditional Odia art involving boys dressed as girls, is facing challenges due to its declining pop...
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The Gotipua dance form, a traditional Odia art involving boys dressed as girls, is facing challenges due to its declining popularity and the difficult transition for its performers
Government has come up with the Cultural Troupe Management System through which dance groups can apply for assistance for their stage performances
Gotipua
It has been performed in Orissa for centuries by young boys, who dress as women to praise Jagannath and Krishna.
In the Odia language, Gotipua means "single boy".
Raghurajpur, Odisha (near Puri) is a historic village known for its Gotipua dance troupes.
The dance of the Gotipuas is accompanied by traditional Odissi music with the primary percussion instrument being the Mardala
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