Fable Of The Peacock (1950)

A young girl from the village of Katia walks to the marketplace to sell flowers balanced on her head. The narrative transitions to “The World Dances,” showcasing how different cultures use dance for ceremonies, entertainment, or fun. The girl demonstrates East Indian dance through hand gestures called mudra, which tell a story. The dancer, Lakshmi Wana Singh, has trained for 15 years under her father’s guidance. The story she tells is about a vain peacock, admired for its beauty but ultimately ridiculed for its lack of singing ability. The lion, king of the animals, emphasizes that every creature has its own beauty and that vanity should not be tolerated.

Keywords: girl, Katia, marketplace, flowers, East Indian dance, mudra, Lakshmi Wana Singh, training, peacock, vanity, lion, beauty, story.

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