''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
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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 couple ...
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''Deuda''
References
Nepalese folk music
Limbu culture
Nepalese musical genres
Culture of Koshi Province
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