Nepalese folk dances

Chholiya (Kumaoni) or Hudkeli (Nepali) is a traditional folk dance form originated in the Kumaon division of the Indian state of Uttarakhand, and Sudurpashchim province of Nepal. It has today become a symbol of Kumaoni and Sudurpashchimi (mainly in Doti, Baitadi and Darchula districts) and cultures including Khas Community in Sikkim. It is basically a sword dance accompanying a marriage procession but now it is performed on many auspicious occasions.

Jhijhiya (also called Jhijhari) is a cultural folk dance of Mithila region of India and Nepal. It is performed during the Dusshera festival, in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September/October). The dance is performed to offer devotion towards goddess Durga—the goddess of victory as well as to protect one's family, children and society from witches and dark magic.

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Maruni is a Nepalese folk dance of the Magar community. It is popular in Nepal and Nepalese diasporic communities of Bhutan, India (Darjeeling, Assam, Sikkim) and Myanmar. It is one of the oldest and most famous dance of the Nepalese community residing in these regions, originally danced as part of Dashain and Tihar festival. Dressed colorfully with rich ornaments, the dancers dance to commemorate "the victory of good over evil", accompanied by the traditional Nepali Naumati Baja orchestra.

Lākhey (Nepal Bhasa: लाखे or , lā-khé) (alternative spellings Lākhe, Lākhay, ) is a demon in Nepalese folklore. He is depicted with a ferocious face, protruding fangs and a mane of red, white or black hair. The dance of a demon in the carnival of God. Lakhes figure prominently in the traditional Newar culture of Nepal Mandala. The Lakhe tradition is found in the Kathmandu Valley and other Newar settlements throughout Nepal.

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Sangini (Nepali: संगिनी) is a particular type of song and dance perform by the Nepali womenfolk during the occasion of a religious festival Tihar and Teej. It originated in the hilly regions of Nepal and is performed by Nepali women from Nepal and parts of India and Bhutan.