Yalang

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Yalang is a traditional folk dance of the Limbu people, often performed in communal celebrations with rhythmic movements and songs that reflect their cultural heritage.

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Yalang canonical 2

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Statements (37)

Predicate Object
instanceOf Limbu cultural practice
intangible cultural heritage
traditional folk dance
associatedWithEthnicGroup Limbu people
countryOfPractice India
Nepal
culturalOrigin Limbu community
linked to: Limbu people
culturalRegion Darjeeling region
Sikkim
eastern Nepal
function entertainment
expression of identity
intergenerational knowledge transmission
social bonding
genre folk dance
hasElement call-and-response singing
folk songs
group dance
hand-holding circle formations
rhythmic movements
languageOfSongs Limbu language
movementStyle coordinated steps in line or circle
musicalAccompaniment traditional Limbu instruments
participation community-based
performedBy Limbu men
Limbu women
performedOnOccasion communal celebrations
festivals
harvest celebrations
social gatherings
performingArtFormOf Limbu people
reflects Limbu cultural heritage
Limbu history and traditions
Limbu social life
status living tradition among Limbu people
transmission learning by observation and participation
oral tradition

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Limbu traditionalDance Yalang