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Jaisalmer
has a lot of options for entertainment. Because of its rich
composite culture it boasts of various songs and dances. If
you are not a culture vulture then you can opt for modern
centers of entertainment such as Cinema theatre and
discotheques.
Music
Rajasthani folk music has a long history. It is very
soothing and earthy. Traditionally rulers had bards in their
courts that sang tales of the heroic deeds of kings. Though
the tradition is long dead nevertheless these ballads called
"Rasos" can be heard even today. The legend of King
Prithviraj Chauhan and his bard Chand Bardai who composed
the Prithviraj Raso, a ballad, which details the brave deeds
of Prithviiraj though exaggerated at times, is well known.
Dance
Rajasthani folk dances are an eye-catching sight. People of
Rajasthan must be given the credit to save their heritage
for this long. Lissome women wearing colorful clothes
decorated with mirrors and embroidery, balancing a column of
brass pots on their heads, sway in time to the music of a
traditional melody. During your stay, you will notice that,
Rajasthan is a place where every thing is very earthy and
close to the masses. That is why folk culture here is very
flourishing. Some of the popular folk dances in Rajasthan,
which are a great source of entertainment are Bhavai, Chari,
Ghair, Ghoomar, Kacchi Ghodi where a dancer wears a costume
resembling a horse, Kalbeliya, performed by the women of the
snake charmer community and Teerahtali, where women perform
with 13 cymbals tied to their limbs.
Puppetry in Jaisalmer
Want to try something different, go for the Puppetry show
one of the evenings. Puppetry is a traditional art form and
source of entertainment in Rajasthan. Tales from the epics,
folk tales and social commentary are conveyed through the
medium of colorful puppets. The most famous among these is
the depiction of Mahabharata, the grand epic. These little
puppets are also popular souvenirs for tourists who visit
Rajasthan on an Indian Holiday.
Cinema Theatres in Jaisalmer
There are quite a few cinema theatres in Jaisalmer but none
of them are up to the international standard. The acoustic
are not up to the mark and projections, too are hazy. Stick
to the in house facilities in the hotels. |
