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'Newari Dance' consists of the whole array of dances that are traditionally performed by Newars.

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Classification

Classification

The Newari dances can be classified as

★ Masked dance
#Lakhay dance (the most popular one is Majipa Lakhey dance performed by Ranjitkars of Kathmandu),
#Mahakai dance,
#Navadurga dance
#Sikali dance (this dance is based on Swasthani mythology),
#Pulukisi dance (elephant dance),
#Dyala Lakhay (another form of Lakhey Dance),
#Sawabhakku,
#Tekanpur's dance

★ Dances without the use of masks
#Jyapu dance,
#Charyaa dance,
#Kumar pyakhan,
#Daitya pyakhan,
#Tekanpur dance