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Palam (folk Song)
''Palam'' () is a Nepalese folk song of the Limbu community. It is sung in various cultural gatherings and events such as marriage, festivals, carnivals. etc. It is typically sung while dancing Dhan Nach Dhan Nach () / ''Yalang'' ( Limbu: Yalang) or ( English: Paddy dance) is a traditional Limbu folk dance, which originated in the Limbuwan region of Nepal. It is performed by people from Limbu (Yakthung) communities, native to Eastern Nepal a .... It is sung step by step as a question and answer session between the boy and the girl. It contains various subjects such as origin of creation, from the evolution of human civilization to love. Traditionally, no instrument were used while singing ''Palam'' but nowadays, modern as well as traditional instruments are used. See also * '' Dohori'' * ''Deuda'' References Nepalese folk music Limbu culture Nepalese musical genres Culture of Koshi Province {{Nepal-music-stub ...
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Folk Music
Folk music is a music genre that includes #Traditional folk music, traditional folk music and the Contemporary folk music, contemporary genre that evolved from the former during the 20th-century folk revival. Some types of folk music may be called world music. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted orally, music with unknown composers, music that is played on traditional instruments, music about cultural or national identity, music that changes between generations (folk process), music associated with a people's folklore, or music performed by Convention (norm), custom over a long period of time. It has been contrasted with popular music, commercial and art music, classical styles. The term originated in the 19th century, but folk music extends beyond that. Starting in the mid-20th century, a new form of popular folk music evolved from traditional folk music. This process and period is called the (second) folk revival and reached a zenith ...
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Limbuwan
Limbuwan is an area of the Himalayan region historically made up of 10 Limbu kingdoms, now part of eastern Nepal. Limbuwan means "Yakthung Laaje" or "Land of the Limbu speaking people". Limbuwan was incorporated into the Kingdom of Nepal by means of a collective Gorkha-Limbuwan Treaty with the kings of the ten Limbuwan kingdoms and their ministers. The ten kingdoms formed after the great revolution of Limbuwan in the 6th century. It was collectively decided to name the land by the name of "Limbuwan." The current state of Limbu nation, culture, language and ethnicity is believed to have taken shape during this period. The northern boundary was fixed to be in Tibet, the southern boundary in Jalalgarh in Bihar, the eastern boundary at the river Teesta and the western boundary at the Dudhkoshi River. In modern times, the boundaries of Limbuwan came to rest at the Arun river in the west and Kanchenjunga mountain and the Mechi river in the east. This area covers nine districts: ...
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Music Of Nepal
Music of Nepal refers to the various musical genres played and listened to in Nepal. With more than fifty ethnic groups in Nepal, the country's music is highly diverse. Genres like Tamang Selo, Madheshi Hori, Chaitawar, Chhathiyaar dhun, Chyabrung, Dohori, Adhunik Geet, Bhajan, Filmi music, Ghazal, Classical music, songs and Ratna music are widely played and popular, but many other less common genres are yet to be cataloged. Western musical genres like Rock, Metal, Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B also regularly feature on the Nepalese music charts. Most of the country's musical bands are based in the Kathmandu valley. Musical genres from Tibet and India have greatly influenced Nepalese music. Genres Tamang music The Tamang community is well known for the Damphu, a traditional instrument. Tamang Selo music is accompanied by the Damphu and Tungna. It is said that British people derived the idea of making drum sets from Damphu during their stay in India. Some modern Tamang Selo mus ...
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Limbu People
The Limbu (Limbu language, Limbu: ) are a Sino-Tibetan ethnolinguistic group indigenous to the Himalayan region of eastern Nepal, northeastern India and western Bhutan. In India, the Limbus live in the Indian state, states of Sikkim, Assam, Nagaland and northern West Bengal, i.e. North Bengal. Subba is a title given by the Shah Kings only to Limbu village chiefs. Subba was not an indigenous Limbu terminology, but now the two terms are almost interchangeable. It was how the village chiefs were distinguished from other villagers in Limbu tribe. Family lineage of the village chiefs are often found with their surname as Subba. Their history is said to be written in a book called Bangsawoli (Genealogy), also known as Bansawali. Some ancient families have kept copies. There are hundreds of Limbu clans and tribes, classified under their tribe or subnational entity or according to their place of origin. The Chinese text ''Po-ou-Yeo-Jing'', translated in 308 AD, refers to the Yi-ti-S ...
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Dhan Nach
Dhan Nach () / ''Yalang'' ( Limbu: Yalang) or ( English: Paddy dance) is a traditional Limbu folk dance, which originated in the Limbuwan region of Nepal. It is performed by people from Limbu (Yakthung) communities, native to Eastern Nepal as well as Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Sikkim regions of India. The dance is accompanied by a folk song known as '' Palam''. Etymology ''Dhan Nach'' in Nepali translates to paddy dance (''Dhan'' translates to paddy, ''nach'' translates to dance). The dance is also commonly known as ''Yalang.'' It is known by multiple names in Limbu communities according to their languages. In Chhathare Limbu language, it is known as ''Chalakma''. In Panthare Limbu language, it is known as ''Yalakma''. In every language, the name of the dance translates to paddy dance. Origin mythology According to local legend, there was a drought in a village and people were dying of starvation. Then ''Makcharepu'' (Limbu: ; ), a bird brought some seeds of ''Khaiya'' ty ...
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Dohori
Dohori ( or ), is a Nepali type of music usually sung by two teams, one of the men and another of women. It is in the form of question and answer where a team sings a question and the opponent replies through an equally lyrical impromptu couplet and vice versa. The term ''dohori'', means 'back and forth' and refers to the exchange of lyrical phrases between the contesting singers. The song production is collaborative and involves many individuals. Like all Nepali folk songs, dohori originated in the rural areas of Nepal and now is sung in both rural and urban settlements and is popular amongst the Nepali speaking diaspora in the UK, US, and Bahrain. The men and women sit on opposite sides and the goal is to keep improvising until one team runs out of witty answers. The dohori is said to have stretched to seven days and nights during the past. Dohori is sung on a repeating main phrase of a well-known folk song but the song is adapted as the questions are posed and answered. Te ...
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Deuda (genre)
Deuda () or Deuda Khel is a Nepali music genre, genre of song and folk dance, dance, originated by khas community and performed in the Sudurpashchim Province, Sudurpashchim and Karnali Province, Karnali provinces of Nepal, as well as in the Kumaon division, Kumaon Division of Uttarakhand state of India. The dance is performed by singing Deuda songs in a circulus by holding each-other's hands. It is considered as part of the cultural heritage of Karnali Province. Deuda songs are very popular in Dailekh district, Dailekh, Kalikot district, Kalikot, Jumla district, Jumla, Achham district, Achham, Bajhang district, Bajang, Doti district, Doti, Dadeldhura district, Dadeldhura, Baitadi district, Baitadi, Bajura district, Bajura and Darchula district, Darchula. It is performed by group of male and female. It is performed during the feasts and festivals like Gaura Parva. Etymology and history The word deuda means god. The dance is called so because during performance the legs are mov ...
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Nepalese Folk Music
Nepalese or Nepali may refer to something or someone of, from, or associated with the nation of Nepal. Concerning Nepal * Nepali people, citizens of Nepal * Nepali language, an Indo-Aryan language found in Nepal * Nepalese literature * Nepalese cuisine * Nepalese culture * Nepali cinema * Nepali music Other uses * ''Nepali'' (film), a 2008 Indian Tamil-language film See also * * * Nepal (other) * Languages of Nepal Languages of Nepal, referred to as Nepalese languages in the Constitution of Nepal, country's constitution, are the languages having at least an ancient history or origin inside the sovereign territory of Nepal, spoken by Nepalis. There were 1 ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ...
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Limbu Culture
Limbu may refer to: * Limbu people, an indigenous tribe living in Nepal, Sikkim (India) and Bhutan ** Limbu language, their Sino-Tibetan language *** Limbu script **** Limbu (Unicode block) * Rambahadur Limbu (1939–2023), Nepalese Gurkha recipient of the Victoria Cross {{disambiguation ...
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Nepalese Musical Genres
Nepalese or Nepali may refer to something or someone of, from, or associated with the nation of Nepal. Concerning Nepal * Nepali people, citizens of Nepal * Nepali language, an Indo-Aryan language found in Nepal * Nepalese literature * Nepalese cuisine * Nepalese culture * Nepali cinema * Nepali music Other uses * ''Nepali'' (film), a 2008 Indian Tamil-language film See also * * * Nepal (other) * Languages of Nepal Languages of Nepal, referred to as Nepalese languages in the Constitution of Nepal, country's constitution, are the languages having at least an ancient history or origin inside the sovereign territory of Nepal, spoken by Nepalis. There were 1 ... {{disambiguation Language and nationality disambiguation pages ...
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