Dance in Nepal

Dance (Nepali: नाच Naach, नृत्य Nritya) in Nepal comprises numerous styles of dances, including folk, ethnic, classical to modern dances.

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

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.
  • Chandi 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 Easter magar

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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