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 Tiatr and Jagar Dance - Jagar
is the earliest form of drama in Goa and is supposed to be
the forerunner of contemporary Marathi theatre. There are
two forms performed by two different communities.
The first form is performed by "Perani Jagar" and
is exclusively organized by the Hindu Perani community. The
theme tackles philosophical questions like the origin of the
universe in the backdrop of mythology.
The second form is known as "Gawda Jagar" is enacted
by the Christian Gawda community in different villages in
Goa in different styles. The theme is derived from the contemporary
village life.
Tiatr is a form of entertainment unique to Goa. It primarily
consists of 6 or 7 acts, each of roughly 15 minutes' duration,
called Podd'dde, which are interspersed by 2 or 3 songs, solo,
duo or duet, trio, quarter or group song.
The songs are disparate to the play but focuses on social,
political or religious themes. This unique blend of songs
and plays makes Tiatr accepted among the masses. Tiatr and Jagar Dance is principally the two most important folk drama of
Goa. Local talents and performances get recognized through
these two programs and government encourages this sort of
traditional folk drama.
The stories that they narrate are mostly those from the Ramayana
and the Mahabharata. Nevertheless, with varying times, these
dance dramas have remodeled themselves to include modern-day
social issues as well.
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