Lavanda Naach

Lavanda Nach
GenreFolk dance
OriginPurvanchal, India

The Lavanda Nach (Bhojpuri: 𑂪𑂫𑂝𑂹𑂙𑂰 𑂢𑂰𑂒𑂢𑂰𑂒; Lit.: Boy's Dance) is a folk dance of the Bhojpuri speaking Community of India, Nepal, Mauritius and the Caribbean Islands. It is performed by only males who dress as women called "lavanda". During the wedding ceremony lavanda dancers are a focal point, leading the groom's entourage to the bride's home.

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