Kaura (dance)
this Dance is performed by many ethinicity of Neplease
| ← Previous revision | Revision as of 15:28, 20 April 2026 | ||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{short description|Folk musical performance, Nepal}} |
{{short description|Folk musical performance, Nepal}} |
||
{{redirect|Kauda|the Estonian village|Kauda, Estonia}} |
{{redirect|Kauda|the Estonian village|Kauda, Estonia}} |
||
{{rewrite|date=April 2025}} |
|||
{{Infobox dance |
{{Infobox dance |
||
| name = |
| name = Kauda/chudka |
||
| image = Kaura dance at Everest Day New York 2019.jpg |
| image = Kaura dance at Everest Day New York 2019.jpg |
||
| alt = |
| alt = Kauda/Chudka dance performance at Everest sending letters to each other. |
||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
'''Kaura''', also known as '''Kauraha''', is a folk musical performance indigenous to the [[Geography of Nepal|Western hilly regions]] of [[Nepal]]. Kaura was originated in the [[Magars|Magar]] community of [[Tanahun District|Tanahun]]. Kaura is originally called Kaan Raha which simply means हामी आयौं in [[Magar Dhut]]. Kaura is performed from mid-January to mid-June ([[Maghe Sankranti]] to Asare Purnima) during celebration of various festivities. Apart from that, it is also performed during marriage ceremony, rice feeding ceremony and naming ceremony, among other occasions. |
|||
Syahi-Syahi is oftenly used in Kauda chudka music but dont have its proper meaning while singing and dancing in this event. |
|||
Kaura has its roots in the western region of [[Nepal]], including [[Tanahun District|Tanahun]], [[Syangja District|Syangja]], [[Palpa District|Palpa]], [[Nawalpur District|Nawalpur]], [[Gorkha District|Gorkha]] and [[Chitwan District|Chitwan]] districts where the [[Magars]] community are largely inhabited. However, in present day we can see the dance performed all around [[Nepal]] and also internationally with the motive to save the culture in countries like the [[United Kingdom]], [[Singapore]], [[Japan]], [[Australia]] where a large number of [[Magars|Magar]] people have migrated. |
|||
Talking about the authenticity of the Kaura performance, “The female dancers should be in odd number, starting from minimum three to maximum 13. Only unmarried women were allowed or considered suitable to participate in the performance, while both married & unmarried men could perform. |
Talking about the authenticity of the Kaura performance, “The female dancers should be in odd number, starting from minimum three to maximum 13. Only unmarried women were allowed or considered suitable to participate in the performance, while both married & unmarried men could perform. |
||
In Kaura, one verse is sung multiple times to create rhythm for the dancers. It was often mandatory for men to sing to the rhythm of the instrument |
In Kaura, one verse is sung multiple times to create rhythm for the dancers. It was often mandatory for men to sing to the rhythm of the instrument Khaijandi while women to dance, wearing Jharra in their legs. |
||
Although associated with its distinctive costume, musical instruments and [[prosody (music)|prosody]], some have expressed concern that Kaura is losing its authenticity due to perversions introduced by commercialization and external influence, while others have been more optimistic deeming the changes a natural part of the cultural evolution and increasing popularity.{{Cite web|url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/24784/|title=Kaura losing authenticity with time|last=Ghartimagar|first=Manoj|website=My City|language=en|access-date=2019-12-10}} |
Although associated with its distinctive costume, musical instruments and [[prosody (music)|prosody]], some have expressed concern that Kaura is losing its authenticity due to perversions introduced by commercialization and external influence, while others have been more optimistic deeming the changes a natural part of the cultural evolution and increasing popularity.{{Cite web|url=https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/24784/|title=Kaura losing authenticity with time|last=Ghartimagar|first=Manoj|website=My City|language=en|access-date=2019-12-10}} New York 2019 |
||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
| ⚫ | |||
'''Kaura''', also known as '''Kauda''' and '''Chudka,''' is a folk musical performance indigenous to the [[Geography of Nepal|Western hilly regions]] of [[Nepal]] mostely famous among Gurung, Magar, Dura, Darai, Kumal . Kauda was belived to be developed in Rodhi Culture system. |
|||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZWTnJxYo9w Kauda/Chudka song.] |
|||
The Kauda is a traditional dance form, originated in Western part of Nepal where community like Gurung, Magar,Dura, Darai,Kumal resides. It typically involves rhythmic movements accompanied by traditional music, often performed during festivals or cultural celebrations to showcase the community's heritage and identity. |
|||
== See also == |
== See also == |
||
| Line 28: | Line 33: | ||
==References== |
==References== |
||
{{reflist}} |
{{reflist}} |
||
{{Authority control}} |
|||
[[Category:Culture of Nepal]] |
[[Category:Culture of Nepal]] |
||
