Khajuraho, feb 21 (ANI): The world-renowned Dance Festival began in Khajuraho - the
city of ancient temples - in India's central province of Madhya Pradesh, with an aim to
promote cultural and traditional dances of the country. Dancers performed several old
and traditional Indian dance forms like Bharatanatyam and Odissi attempting to keep
the dances alive as a part of our heritage. The dancers described their experience of
performing in Khajuraho city, a place famous for its temples with exquisite sex
sculptures and paintings, a holy one. Many classical artists were honoured at the
festival and young dancers got a platform to showcase their talent. The event saw the
presence of various provincial leaders including state culture and tourism minister,
Surendra Patwa. Many tourists from other countries also made it to the festival to view
and participate in it.The week-long event will see classical dancers performing various
dance styles including Kuchipudi, Kathak and Manipuri. The festival is also celebrating
the exquisiteness and daintiness of human emotions and devout philosophy of Hindu
religion.
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