Folk dance artist Joginder Singh Habbi of Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India, gets included in the World Book of Records, London

For consistently winning the first prize in the group folk dance competition for 10 consecutive years  under his leadership and direction (by ASARA and Chureshwar Group) in district Sirmour from 2011-12 to 2022-23, organised by the Directorate of Language and Culture, Himachal Pradesh till 24th March 2023.

Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh: Distinguished folk dance artist Joginder Singh Habbi from Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, India, has been included in the World Book of Records, London, for consistently winning the first prize in the group folk dance competition for 10 consecutive years under his leadership and direction (by ASARA and Chureshwar Group) in district Sirmour, organised by the Directorate of Language and Culture, Himachal Pradesh till 24thMarch 2023. JoginderHabbi has dedicated three decades to reviving dying folk culture and Hatti and Mahasuvidance forms. In 1998, he established a cultural group to showcase the original folk and tribal dances of the Mahasuvi Zone and Hatti Tribal community of the Transgiriarea to the younger generation.  JoginderHabbi’s efforts mainly focused on reviving extinct forms such as Hatti kiNatti, Thoda Dance, Sinhtoo Dance, Bharaltoo Tribal Dance, and DagyaliNach. Not only did he bring these dances back to life, but he also meticulously designed the costumes and masks associated with these forms. Training a new generation of artists, he has been showcasing these revived dances in numerous stage performances nationwide and internationally. His remarkable achievement is a testament to his exceptional talent and not only underscores his unparalleled skill and commitment to preserving cultural traditions but also brings global acclaim to the vibrant folk dance heritage of Himachal Pradesh. Under his leadership, cultural groups directed by him have successfully delivered over 5,000 small and large-scale stage performances, disseminating the richness of Himachal Pradesh’s ancient folk dances from a quaint village to audiences far and wide.