Pirouetting between Tradition and Modernity

Key Points

• This research examines the phad performance as a blend of tradition and modernity, analyzing its semiotic implications.
• Analyzed the historical context of phad performance.
• Explored the use of traditional instruments like the ravanhatta.
• Investigated the narrative structures within phad storytelling.
• Examined the themes of caste and cultural hierarchy represented in performances.
• Identified the interconnection between history, myth, and religion in phad storytelling.
• Highlighted the role of traditional instruments in conveying cultural narratives.
• Demonstrated how phad reflects ongoing dialogues between tradition and modernity.