1. 27Origin:
    • A traditional folk dance of the Hatti community from the Giri region, Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh.
  2. Performance:
    • A mask dance where artists wear masks representing animals, prominently lions.
    • The term “Sinhtoo” means “Lion cub” in the Pahari dialect.
  3. Theme:
    • Celebrates wildlife and promotes environmental conservation.

Hatti Community Recognition:

    • Granted Scheduled Tribe (ST) status in 2023.
    • Selection of Sinhtoo for the 76th Republic Day parade is seen as a celebration of their culture.