Updated On: 27 January, 2025 06:10 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The Indian folk and tribal dance forms celebrated local traditions and customs, agricultural practices and harvest rituals, auspicious occasions and new beginnings, and more

Over 5000 artists were a part of the performance (Pic: PTI)
Over 5000 artists representing more than 50 folk and tribal dance forms of India performed at the Republic Day parade on Sunday, showcasing the country's rich heritage on a global stage.
Curated by the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi, the performance, titled ‘Jayati Jai Mamaḧ Bharatam’, was a cultural extravaganza that celebrated the rich and colourful legacy of folk and tribal forms of the country.