The correct answer is: a) Storytelling and satire.
Bhand Pather is a folk theater tradition from Pakistan that combines dance, storytelling, and satire. It is performed by a group of actors who use masks, costumes, and props to tell stories about social and political issues. The performances are often humorous and satirical, and they can be quite critical of the government and other powerful institutions.
Martial arts displays are not a part of Bhand Pather. Devotional singing is sometimes included in Bhand Pather performances, but it is not a central element of the tradition. Puppetry is not a part of Bhand Pather.
Here is a brief description of each option:
- a) Storytelling and satire: Bhand Pather performances often tell stories about social and political issues. The stories are often humorous and satirical, and they can be quite critical of the government and other powerful institutions.
- b) Martial arts displays: Martial arts displays are not a part of Bhand Pather.
- c) Devotional singing: Devotional singing is sometimes included in Bhand Pather performances, but it is not a central element of the tradition.
- d) Puppetry: Puppetry is not a part of Bhand Pather.