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When to Arrive at Garba (and How to Pace the Night)

The floor doesn't really start until you think it should end.

By Anjali Shah1 min read
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When to Arrive at Garba (and How to Pace the Night)

New dancers often arrive at doors and burn out by 10 PM. Veterans know the night runs on a different clock.

The rhythm of the night

Doors open around 7 PM, but the floor rarely fills before 10. The slow early hours are the best time to learn; the fastest, most electric raas usually lands after midnight.

Pace yourself

Ease in, hydrate, and save energy for the peak. Then find a night that fits your schedule on Rameelo.

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Anjali Shah

Events Editor

Anjali Shah

Anjali maps the global Garba calendar, from Ahmedabad's heritage grounds to diaspora nights in New Jersey and London. If there is a beat worth dancing to, she has the guest list.

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