Gujrati Garba Songs: Garba Dance Dress to Protect Against Covid-19
Surat:
Garba The dance is famous in India, especially in Gujarat during Navratri. The nine-day Navratri festivities begin on Saturday and the Garba-free celebration is unimaginable. In a unique attempt to enjoy Garba amid the raging Covid pandemic, a group of fashion design students in Surat portrayed Garba in hand-painted suits made of PPE material. Personal protective equipment or PPE overalls are a must for doctors and other healthcare workers caring for Covid patients. The Garba suits in white are covered from head to toe like those worn by doctors in hospitals. The novelty of the PPE Garba dress is the unique traditional motifs on the long skirts. Garba costumes for men also feature colorful images of ‘Dandiya Raas’. Sparkly mirrored dupattas add cheer to PPE Garba costumes.
#WATCH Gujarat: A group of fashion design students in Surat perform ‘Garba’ in hand-painted sports suits made with PPE equipment. These suits have been designed by them. (15.10) pic.twitter.com/sKSYk7e3iy
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This year the Gujarat government has not allowed Garba events and gatherings during Navratri. The pomp and grandeur associated with Navratri in the state will be largely lacking, but people are getting really creative in order to safely enjoy themselves.
The state government has issued a set of Covid-related guidelines for the Navratri season. Navratri in Gujarat tends to have high concentrations, which can lead to an increase in COVID-19 infections in the state, authorities said.
Garba 2020: learn more about Gujarat’s famous Garba dance
Navratri is one of the most popular festivals in Gujarat. Garba events attract revelers from around the world. Garba is a popular folk dance from Gujarat and is performed with passion and fervor during Navratri. It has its origins in Gujarat and is inspired by the folklore surrounding the nine forms of the goddess Durga. It is a high energy dance, performed with traditional Garba songs.
Traditionally, dancers wear colorful costumes while performing Garba and Dandiya. The costume is called ‘Chaniya choli’, a three-piece dress with blouse, long skirt and dupatta. They also wear heavy jewelry: earrings, bracelets, necklaces, etc. Men wear ‘kafni pajamas’ with a ‘ghagra’ or short round kurta above the knees. Colourfil ‘pagadi’ or headgear is a must for men.
Garba comes from the Sanskrit word ‘garbha’ which means ‘uterus’. Traditional Garba dances are performed around centrally lit lamps or an idol of the goddess Durga.
Navratri 2020: I wish you a safe and happy holidays!
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