The Dekhni “Hanv Saiba Poltoddi Veta” and Resistance Through Musical Mimesis

Dekhni stands as one of the most captivating expressions of Goan cultural identity, a semi-classical folk dance and song form that weaves together the intricate threads of indigenous traditions and colonial legacies. Emerging from the vibrant social and religious life of Goa during Portuguese rule, Dekhni performances typically feature women dancers in elegant Indian attire, gracefully balancing small clay...