Lakhe Dance (August-September)
Lakhe Dance (August-September)
- By: Newari Homes
Lakhe is protectors of children in Newari folklore. Lakhe dance is a popular dance of Nepal. The performers wear a Lakhe costume and demonic mask perform in the street. This dance is inherited by the dancer from the sprit possessing the mask. In Kathmandu Durbar Square this dance is performed during the Indra jatra festival.
Festival month/date: September
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