FOLK THEATRE

SWANG

The word Swang (or saang) stands for disguise or imitation. A mutual dialogue between two characters or groups of characters, costumes and music are the main elements of the performance which is accompanied by a number of folk instruments like Dholak, Nagara, Tasha, Been, Cymbals etc. Swang dwells upon themes based on popular tales (i.e. Harishchandra, Nal Damyanti etc.) heroic episodes (e.g. Heer-Ranjha, Leelo-Chaman etc.) or social satire. Dialogues are crisp and the singing is done at a high pitch.