Music and Dance are integral parts of the culture of Himachal Pradesh. These are performed according to region and religion. People through their traditional dances and music entreat Gods during festivals and special occasions. Although Himachal Pradesh has no classical form of music but a plenty of folk music can be listened which are best performed by people of a particular area. The folk music
is based on stories of mountainous region ranging from romance,
chivalry and changing seasons. The musical instruments that are
frequently used by the artists are: Ranasingha, Karna, Turhi, Flute,
Ektara, Kindari, Jhanjh, Manjara, Chimta, Ghariyal, and Ghunghru.
Some of the popular dances of Himachal Pradesh are: Losar Shona Chuksam (Kinnaur), Dangi (Chamba), Gee Dance and Burah dance, (Sirmour), Naati, Kharait, Ujagjama and Chadhgebrikar (Kullu) and Shunto (Lahaul & Spiti).