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Traditional attire from Gujarat, India
on March 15, 2023
🇬🇧🌼 A brief introduction of Gujarat in India and its traditions 🌼
🌼 Gujarat is a state located in the western part of India, and the people of Gujarat are commonly referred to as Gujaratis. Gujarat is one of India's most industrialized and prosperous states, known for its vibrant culture, rich history and economic success. It is the region of origin of Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan.
1️⃣ Holi is one of the most important festivals in Gujarat as 89% of the population is Hindu (2011).
2️⃣ Gujarat was one of the major core areas of the Indus Valley Civilization (3300-1300 BCE).
3️⃣ There is clear historical evidence of trade links with Egypt, Bahrain and Sumer (south-central Iraq) in the Persian Gulf during the period 1000-750 BCE.
4️⃣ Gujarat folk traditions include bhavai and raas-garba which is a dance performed as a celebration of Navratri by Gujarati people. The folk costume for this dance is the chaniya choli for women.
🇬🇧🌼 A brief introduction of Gujarat in India and its traditions 🌼
🌼 Gujarat is a state located in the western part of India, and people from Gujarat are commonly known as Gujaratis. Gujarat is one of the most industrialized and prosperous states in India, known for its vibrant culture, rich history, and economic success. It is the region of origin of Gandhi and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan.
1️⃣ Holi is one of the most important festivals in Gujarat as 89% of the people are Hindus (2011).
2️⃣ Gujarat was one of the main central areas of the Indus Valley civilization (from 3300 to 1300 BCE).
3️⃣ There is clear historical evidence of trade and commerce ties with Egypt, Bahrain and Sumer (south-central Iraq) in the Persian Gulf during the time period of 1000 to 750 BCE.
4️⃣ The folk traditions of Gujarat include bhavai and raas-garba which is a dance done as a celebration of Navratri by Gujarati people. The folk costume of this dance is chaniya choli for women.
☀️ Please note that we are not experts, but simply passionate people 🥰 and that we try to make a brief introduction of a culture so that it may open your curiosity 😍
🌼To know more about Gujarat:
Female Artisans of Gujarat The Fascinating Peoples of Kutch, Gujarat
