Archive

Videos

Infamous but Captivating Lakhe Dance of Nepal_Lakhe Performer Preparation
Description Namaste! A legendary Lakhe is one of the cultural symbols of Newar indigenous community of Nepal. Its flamboyant mask dance performance is jubilant to watch during Newar festivals. A terrifying Lakhe however able to assimilate with local community and became a popular household name has certainly assure its existence. Lakhe Performer Preparation. Majipa Lakhe mask bearer is getting ready to perform a Lakhe dance at Indra Jatra Festival. Lakhe dance requires skills, knowledge, and great determination. As the dance is physically demanding many Lakhe performers retires early yet there is no shortage of young people who aspire to become a mask bearer.
Manage No VI00000551 Running Time 1'19''
Country Nepal
ICH Domain Oral traditions and representations, Performing Arts, Social practices, rituals, festive events
Videos Photographer Rajib Ranjit Year 2017-11-09
Place Kathmandu File Size N/A
Definition N/A File Format N/A
Copyright Rajib Ranjit, ICHCAP Copyright

Information source

Materials related to

Photos
Videos