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Introduction

DIVLYAN NACH or LAMP DANCE :

Balancing brass lamps with burning wicks (Divli) on heads while indulging in slow dance movements is another form of entertainment typical to some South Goan villages.

The Divlyam Naach re-supposes cohesion of movements on the part of all the members of the group. It calls for tremendous self-discipline.

This dance derives its name from brass lamps used in the dance during the Shigmo festival. The accompanying instruments include Ghumat, Shamel, Cymbal and Harmonium.

The performers indulge in a slow dancing movement, balancing brass lamps with burning wicks on the head and the hands.

The balancing act controlled by tremendous self-discipline and exquisite footwork matching with the rhythms of the traditional folk songs are eye-catching. This group dance is popular in the southern and central Goa.

See Also Other Folk Art Forms of Goa:

( Dashavatara | Dekhni | Dhalo | Dhangar | Fugdi |Ghodemodni | Goff | Kunbi | Mando | Muslam Khel |Ranmale | Samayi Dance | Veerbhadra | Other Folk Dances )