Nepali Typical Traditional and Cultural Dance

Kirtipur Earthquake Relief Fund

Kathmandu, Nepal

Presents

For support for Earthquake Victim People in Nepal

Nepali Typical Traditional and Cultural Dance

Performance by Special Dancer, Choreographer & Social Worker
from Himalayan Country Nepal

Nepal: Country of "Lord Buddha" was born and Country of Mount Everest. Unique Flag with Moon and Sun, which indicates when the universe will be remained, our Nepal also be remained in that time.

Culture is the very pride & soul of a Nation. It is just like a mirror that reflects the beauty, nativity & the life pattern of the people. Culture in essence always plays a crucial role to promote harmonious relationship between countries to country. We are practicing the Volunteering through Cultural Exchange program in different countries.

1. Bajrayogini Dance
Named after the goddess, Bajrayogini, this is one of the ancient classical dance of Nepal. According to the Buddhist tantric tradition, there are four Yoginis or tantric goddesses in the Kathmandu Valley. Bajrayogini is depicted as greatly pleased with her devotees for their prayers and thereupon shovering blessings on them. Of particular importance are the symbolic movements of hands and huger dexterously timed with general body movements and facial expressions. This dance demonstrates a beautiful blend of wrathful feelings and peaceful motions, suggesting at the same time a strong sense of protection and preservation. It is preformed particularly in the Buddhist temples on special occasions of going through the rituals

2. Kumari
The Kumari Dance is one of the very ancient classical dances from Kathmandu. This dance is dedicated to the well-known living goddess Kumari of Nepal. During the famous Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu, the living goddess Kumari decked with splendid ornament, had been taken around the old Kathmandu in a charlot. Thousands of Nepalese people including the President of Nepal paid homage to her.

3. Bahirab Kali
The meaning of Bhairab is appearing with very angry and aggressive of Lord Shiva and Kali means is papering with very angry and aggressive of Goddess Parvati [Devi] wife of Lord God Shiva.  So this both became Bhairabkali. This is a classical dance of Lord Shiva and goddess Pravati. This dance shows the destructive mood of goddess Kali and Lord Shiva who saved the world and whole universe from destruction by lying down on the path of Kali. yogani Goddess. The dance with a appearing of Bajrayogani gradually became an ancient classical dance of Nepal which is based on Tantric Buddhism.

4. Lakhe
The Lakhe dance is performed yearly during the Indra Jatra Festival in the streets of Kathmandu. As king of the demons, the Lakhe serves to protect the residents of the city from evil spirits and misfortune. His dance is wild and spontaneous, performed to the music of cymbals and special drums. Masked and robed in red, his bells jingle loudly as he hunts and destroys the dangerous demons.

5. Manjushree
Manjushree is the oldest of the Bodhisattvas and his worship confers on the devotee wisdom, retentive memory, intelligence and eloquence. He is the patron of those who preach the Dharma. In Nepal he has a special place, for according to the Buddhist legends it is Manjushree who came from Maha Chin, worshipped the self-existent flame at the edge of the lake, which covered the valley, and then drained the Valley by cutting through the ridge at its rim with his flaming sword thus making the Valley fit for human habitation. The famous Swayambhu Maha chaitya marks the place of the self-existent flame and to the west of the chaitya is an important shrine of Manjushree.

6. Panache Buddha Dance
The Panache Buddha "Five Buddha" is the five transcendental Buddhas of tantric Buddhism. According to Bajrayana teaching, original consciousness, usually symbolized by Bajrasattva of Vajradhara, is radiated into these Five Buddha's: Vairochana "The Brilliant One", Aksobhaya "The Unshakable", Ratnasambhava "The Matrix of the Jewel", Amitabha"The Infinite Light", and Amoghasiddhi "The Infallible Realization". Each has his particular posture, color and direction and form of them are situated at the cardinal points of the stupa with the fifth. Vairochana considered as separate deities, but as the five constituents of personality (skanda) which reside in each man.

7. Arya Tara Dance
This is a popular Charya dance of ancient times. As mentioned in mythology, during the middle Ages Arya Tara "The Holy Mother", manifested herself at the request of Sarbagya Mitra, to liberate human belongs from mundane problems, so as to help attain "Mokchya" - Spiritual Liberation. The song for this Charya dance describs the various merits of Arya Tara. This dance was specially preformed as a part of the rituals followed during the religious festivals and ceremonies in full regalia

8. Jhyaure Dance
Jhayure dance is popular among the community of the Gandaki zone of the western part of Nepal. This dance is performed by the young boys girls in happy mood after a good meeting with theirs lovers.

9. Tappa Dance
This dance is popular in the Rapti zone, especially Dang districts. The dance starts in a slow key and the tempo gets faster and faster towards the end. The hand drum is called Madal which is also very popular in Nepal. Essentially the dance is based on the rhythm or beating of the Madal. This is where the word or name 'Tappa' comes into the dance title.

10. Newari (Dhime)
It is popular among the Newar Community and preformed during harvest seasons. This form of dance originated in 13th century during Malla period. The Newar Community is predominant in Kathmandu valley. Their culture is of very high grade. It has become the synonym of the community as a whole. The Dhime Dance is associated with high culture. It has great culture significance; It is performed in special accessions. The Dhime is their traditional musical instrument. It is like a drum and played both side with hand and sticks.

11. Sherpa
 This dance belongs to the ethnic community of Sherpa who dwell in the foot-hills of the Himalayas of Nepal. They are a cheerful community with plenty of feasting, singing and dancing. Being a mobile race they are scattered in different places and on occasions when they enjoy celebrating such meetings with songs and dances.

12. Tamang Selo
The Tamang Community covers around half of the Himalayan zones in Nepal. This is the largest Tibet Burma ethnic group. Their culture has played a significant role in the Composite culture of Nepal. The Tamang Solo is performed on their own important occasions. "Damphu" their own traditional instrument, is the heart of the Dance. It is the pride of the community. Both men and women take part in the dance. Their traditional costumes and ornaments are delightful. The interesting aspect of the dance is that the young dancers take this opportunity to choose their life partners

13. Chandi
In the community of Kirati Rai, use to worship with full trust to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parbati praying for every soul may get peace, may all works get success in the village and many more and mare crops get in by farmer. This very special dance use to dance with charming and cheerful faces.

14. Lakhe
Lakhe dance is actually devil brought from far of Nepal. After be agreed to refrain from killing any human being and eating their faction blood to satisfy with the food offer by the people and be alert for the safety of public during the Indra Jatra festival dancing with sound of jingle in the musical background of typical drums.

Gyanu Raja Maharjan
Coordinator
Kirtipur Earthquake Relief Fund
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Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
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