Palam (Nepali: पालाम) is a Nepalese folk song of the Limbu community.[1] It is sung in various cultural gatherings and events such as marriage, festivals, carnivals. etc. It is typically sung while dancing Dhan Nach.[2] 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.[3]
| Palam | |
|---|---|
 Women in traditional Limbu outfit | |
| Native name | पालाम |
| Stylistic origins | Folk music |
| Cultural origins | Limbuwan region |
Traditionally, no instrument were used while singing Palam but nowadays, modern as well as traditional instruments are used.[1]
See also
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edit- ^ a b "'गीत गाउन... अनुरोध गरेँ है !'". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "लिम्बू समुदायको लोकप्रिय 'धान नाच' लोप हुँदै". sancharkarmi (in Nepali). Retrieved 2022-03-01.
- ^ "धाननाच जोगाउने चिन्ता". धाननाच जोगाउने चिन्ता. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
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