Tribal Folk Kala and Boli Vikas Akademi broadcasted 'Malawi Gayan' and Gond tribal dance were performed online on YouTube channel of Madhya Pradesh State Tribal Museum.
The Malawi Gayan was performed by Kamala Bai Bhuria and group, Dewas and 'Gond Tribal' dance was performed by Vicky Baghmare and group, Betul.
The first presentation under the series was 'Malawi Gayan' by Kamala Bai Bhuria and her group. Kamala Bai started singing with Ganesh Vandana- Chalo Ho Gajanand Joshi Ka Chala followed by traditional Malawi folk song- Sahaba Mhare Lahado Karanphool Jhumka, Mamera Geet- Saawario Veero Mharo Mamero Bhar Laya Re, Varsha Geet- Arar... Sawan Aayo Re and sung the folk songs - Sanwara Re Mharo Jio Ghabray Malvi.
She was accompanied by Drapati Devi, Madhu Bhabhar and Sunita Sevadaon vocals, Kamala Bai Bhuria on Harmonium, Ashok Kumar on Dholak, Shantilal Rajoria.
The second presentation was the performance of the Gond tribal dance 'Thatya' and 'Dhandhar' by Vicky Baghmare and colleagues. Along with Vicky Baghmare, Konga Yuvne, Dilip Yuvne, Milap Yuvne, Geetaram Yuvne, Mansu Yuvne, Seedu Yuvne, Guddu Yuvne, Raju Uikey, Nirmal Irpache, Bhagwat Irpache and Darshan Uikey participated in the dance performance.
The Gonds are a tribe living around the Chada forests of Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh and beautiful dimensions of life and nature are seen in their dances. Looking at these dances, while on one hand we get to see their traditional costumes, music and dance skills, on the other hand, through these dances, the beliefs of the Gond tribals, their rituals and memories along with their great heritage are also seen.