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Traditional Discription:
Mukha Naach is a ritualistic dance form and has mythological connect. Instruments-Mainly drums, dhak, shehnai and metal gong, wooden masks of different form of deities; Costume - Colourful dress and in accordance to the character portrayed.
Presentation: Mukha naach traditionally starts with Bura Buri Naach, followed by the performance of masked dancers and finally there is the appearance of Chandi attired in colourful dresses and a huge wooden mask.
Contemporary Discription:
No major changes have been observed in contemporary presentations.
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Village Festival
Wooden Mask Festival is being held annually at Kushmandi where Gomira artists participate
International Visit
No Mukha dancers have visited other countries so far.
A Folk Art Centre displaying the Mukha masks have been set at Kushmandi in Dakshin Dinajpur district.