The Ashoka Song: A Cultural Phenomenon

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[{"selector":"#anim-04990ec8-274e-403e-878c-2ed7d85ae733","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-68c1c44a-7162-4979-8ed7-13064588ac9c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Legacy and Impact Though the trend eventually faded, it left behind a legacy of creativity and camaraderie, reminding us of the enduring power of music to unite, inspire, and preserve history. Learn more