Folk Music – Chakri: One of the most popular forms of traditional folk music in Kashmir, performed using instruments like the harmonium, sarangi, and nout.
Wedding Dance – Hafiza: A traditional dance performed by Kashmiri women at weddings and festivals, usually accompanied by Sufiana Kalam.
Theater Dance – Bhand Pather: A traditional folk theatre of Kashmir that blends dance, music, and satire, performed by the “Bhand” community.
Painting – Basohli: A renowned school of Pahari miniature painting from the Basohli region of Jammu, famous for its bold colors and geometric patterns.
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