Chhattisgarh has a rich cultural heritage reflected through its folk music, dances, plays, decorative wood and bamboo artwork, clay sculptures, and costumes. Some popular folk dances include Raut Nacha, Panthi, and Soowa. The region is also known for the musical storytelling of the Mahabharata called Pandwani. Festivals like Navakhani, Ganga Dushhara, and Sarhul Chherka involve traditional dance and music performances by tribes like the Gond and Halba. The state's culture is represented through its unique cuisine, music, and folk songs.