Question
Dhap dance, a classical folk dance, is performed by
which tribal community?Solution
Dhap dance is a traditional folk dance of the Kandha tribe from western Odisha. It is performed during the Nuakhai festival by both men and women. The dance features the use of a musical instrument called the Dhap, which is a rounded drum with leather stretched on one side.
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