Bhojpuri folk songs in Mauritius, Geet-Gawai_bho

UNESCO: Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity - 2016
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Description: Geet-Gawai is a traditional, pre-wedding ceremony combining rituals, prayer, songs, music and dance performed mainly by Bhojpuri-speaking communities in Mauritius. Taking place at the bride or groom’s home, it involves family members and neighbours. Married women sort items like rice and money in a piece of cloth while others sing songs to honour Hindu gods and goddesses. Next, everyone dances to uplifting songs. An expression of community identity and collective memory, it is transmitted by families, community centres, and academies.
Country(ies): Mauritius
© National heritage Fund and Mauritius Film Development Corporation, 2015
Duration: 00:10:08 - Support: - (0117800003)