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HOLI

A spring festival, Holi or Holikacelebrates the victory of good over evil.

People have a color war. It celebrates spring.

HOLI PICHKAARI

RAKHI:Raksha Bandhan

A sister ties a thread bracelet on herbrother to show her love for him. Her

brother promises to protect her through his lifetime. It celebrates

relationships between siblings in families.

Traditionally, and dependingon his age, a brother will not marryuntil his sister does, showing his responsibility to see her settled.

What hobbies do younggirls have?

dancingsingingmusicartcookingsewing

It is important to develop values of respect, obedience and discipline.

LIFE SKILLS AREUSEFUL

BHARATNATYAM

…Is the oldest formal dance formin the world. This Indian classicaldance acts out stories fromancient mythology like theRamayana, the story ofRama and the Demon King.

…Is dance and drama from South India. Ituses colorful makeup that looks like a mask.

KATHAKALI

A dance form that worships God. The postures are verydifficult and need a lot of training

Odissi

Girls begin formal training whenthey are very young. They usuallylearn from the same teacher untiltheir training is done.

A lot of discipline and practice isneeded to develop this skill.

THE TEACHER PLAYS AMUSICAL INSTRUMENT TOKEEP BEAT TO THESINGING

SINGING

CRICKET is as sacred to India… …as baseball is to America

Movies GaloreIndia’s film industry is the largest in the world!Mumbai (Bombay) is called the Hollywood of India…

BOLLYWOODMost Indian movies are musicals with lots of singingand dancing.Hindi movies teach pop culture, fashion and trendy music.

The “masala”movie has it alland is always abox office smash

hit!

LAGAAN