Palam (music) explained

Palam
Native Name:Nepali: पालाम
Stylistic Origins:Folk music
Cultural Origins:Limbuwan region

Palam 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]

Traditionally, no instrument were used while singing Palam but nowadays, modern as well as traditional instruments are used.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: ‘गीत गाउन... अनुरोध गरेँ है !’ . 2022-03-01 . GorakhaPatra.
  2. Web site: लिम्बू समुदायको लोकप्रिय ‘धान नाच’ लोप हुँदै . 2022-03-01 . sancharkarmi . ne.
  3. Web site: धाननाच जोगाउने चिन्ता . 2022-03-01 . धाननाच जोगाउने चिन्ता . en.