Dance in Nepal

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Bhojpur Lakhe Dance in Kathmandu.
Manual for Ritual Dances, circa 1730
Maruni dancing with madale
Deuda dance in Kathmandu

Dance is a performing art form consisting of purposefully selected sequences of human movement. Dance (Nepali: नाच Naach, नृत्य Nritya) in Nepal comprises numerous styles of dances, including folk, ethnic, classical to modern dances. Lakhey is the dance of a demon in the carnival of God. Durbar Square, a historic plaza in Katmandu, Nepal, facing ancient palaces and adorned by Hindu temples, is always full of eager crowds on the last day of Indra Jatra, the festival celebrating Indra, the Hindu king of heaven. In this divine stage, Lakhe the demon dances among gods and deities relentlessly and carelessly.

Origin[]

Legends state that dances in this country originated in the abode of Lord Shiva — the Himalayas, where he performed the tandava dance.[1] This indicates that dance traditions of Nepal are very ancient and unique. With altitudes and ethnicity, the dances of Nepal slightly change in style as well as in the costumes.

Ethnic and cultural dances[]

  • Lakhey Dance: performed during the Indra Jatra festival in the month of September.[2]
  • Bhairab Naach: popular among Newar community in Kathmandu valley.[3]
  • Maruni Dance: traditional dance popular in Eastern Nepal, Sikkim, Assam, and Darjeeling, popular among Magar, Gurung, Kirati and It is believed to be originated from Magar Army during 14 the century on the behalf of sick King Balihang Rana Magar of Palpa, Pokhara Butwal.
  • Deuda naach: popular in Karnali and far-west provinces.[4]
  • Chyabrung Naach: the traditional dance of the Limbu people, living mainly in the Eastern part of Nepal.
  • Mayur Naach; Peacock Dance: performed by western magar specially Kham magar, popular in the Mid-Western part of Nepal, especially Rolpa and Rukum.
  • Sakela Naach: the traditional dance of the Khambu (Rai) community worshipping Lord Paruhang and Goddess Sumnima .
  • Ghatu Nritya: performed among the Magar & Gurung community in western Nepal.
  • Sorathi Nritya: performed among the Magar & Gurung community in western Nepal.[5]
  • Hanuman Nritya: Popular in central Nepal
  • Dishka Dance: performed at weddings, includes intricate footwork and arm movements.
  • Hurra Dance : performed by Eastern magar community
  • Jhijhiya Dance : popular in the western and central terai among maithili community . Women put holey earthen pot with fire inside, on their head and dance in a group during dashain.
  • Jatjatin Dance : it is based on folk songs of Tharu community which they perform from shrawan Purnima to bhadra Purnima. It is based on the love story of hero jat and heroine Jatin and their lives.
  • Gauna Dance : It belongs to the mithila tradition and is popular in the janakpur region and is performed on religious and festive occasion.
  • Baalan Dance : It is performed by depicting the character of Lord Ram and Lord Krishna etc. especially by brahmin and chhetriya community.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Shanmuganathan, Thilagavathi (2014). "A pragmatic analysis of Lord Shiva's dance". International Journal of the Sociology of Language. 2014 (229): 95–115. doi:10.1515/ijsl-2014-0019. ISSN 1613-3668.
  2. ^ "In pictures: Nepal festival season starts with goddess, dance". CNBC TV18. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  3. ^ ""Bhairav Dance" performed in Kathmandu, Nepal". xinhuanet china. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  4. ^ "Nepal: Performing arts". UNESCO Asia Pacific cultural center. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Traditional Sorathi dance!". The Himalayan Times. Retrieved 31 March 2020.

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