Hopcha
Hopcha is a traditional Classical Dance of the Rai community. This dance is common in the Rai community of Dhankuta disitrict.
This dance is based on the Limbu community in the eastern hilly region of Nepal. It was danced in the rhythm of Chyabrung.
Based in the Mundhum of Kirat, this dance is common in the eastern hilly region of Nepal. Fedangwa/Fedangma or Nakchhod (priest) recite Mundhum in a musical tone and people dance
Deuda Dance is popular in the central and far western region. They make a round a circle and one’s shoulder touches other’s shoulder while dancing.
Gauna Dance is based on Mithila tradition and popular at Janakpur.
The Rais with the help of Dholak and Jhyamta while singing a Chandi Song perform in this dance in Undhauli and Unbhauli festival.
Madi Khola Dance is common, specially in Mid-Western Region. The song sung in this dance is called Palam.
Kaura Dance is performed on the Basic of Kaura Song. This is the dance of Magar living in Western region of Nepal.
Dhan Dance is common in Limbu Community. Among Rai people also; this dance is popular. In fair and festival one person catches otther’s hand while performing this dance.
A dance based on ancient treatise is a Classical Dance and the dance based on people’s traditions is Folk Dance. Classical Dance is performed in accordance with Classical Songs or instruments. Similarly, Folk Dances...