The Kalbeliya tribe or the Cobra Gypsies are an ancient nomadic tribe famous for their dance form. They were famous for their frequent movement from one place to another during ancient times. Their traditional occupation is catching snakes and trading snake venom. Hence, the dance movements and the costumes of their community bear a resemblance to that of the serpents. Their dances and songs are a matter of pride and marker of the identity for the gypsies.
