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    music, also spelled Newar music, is traditional music developed in Nepal by the Newars. The music has its roots in classic Hindu and Buddhist music....
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    Newar Buddhism is the form of Vajrayana Buddhism practiced by the Newar people of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. It has developed unique socio-religious...
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    Newar (English: /nəˈwɑːr/), known officially in Nepal as Nepal Bhasa, is a Sino-Tibetan language spoken by the Newar people, the indigenous inhabitants...
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    Newar (/nɪˈwɑːr/; Newar: नेवार, endonym: Newa; Newar: नेवा, Pracalit script: 𑐣𑐾𑐰𑐵𑑅‎), or Nepami, are a Tibeto-Burman ethnic group that primarily inhabits...
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  • ordinary person. Newa music, also called Newar Music, is a form of traditional music developed in Nepal by the Newars. The music has its roots in classical...
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    Newar caste system is the system by which Newārs, the historical inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley, are divided into groups on the basis of Vedic varna model...
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    Newar art is the art form practiced over centuries by Newar people. The pictorial art consists of: Paubha Wall paintings (murals) Paintings on the walls...
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    form of Hinduism followed by the Newar people in Nepal. Newar Hinduism is based on Kaula or Vamachara concept. Newar dance consists of sacred masked dance...
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    Traditional Newar clothing (Nepali: नेवार समुदायमा भएको संस्कृति पहिरन) refers to the everyday clothes worn by the Newar people of Nepal who are indigenous...
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    Newar architecture or Newa architecture is an indigenous style of architecture used by the Newari people in the Kathmandu valley in Nepal. Newar architecture...
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    Kathmandu (category Articles containing Newar-language text)
    Newar people, Kathmandu is known as Yeṃ Dey (Newar: येँ देय्), and Patan and Bhaktapur are known as Yala Dey (Newar: यल देय्) and Khwopa Dey (Newar:...
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    Newar Dance (Nepal bhasa:𑐥𑑂𑐫𑐵𑐏𑑃‎) consists of the whole array of dances that are traditionally performed by Newars. The Newar dances can be classified...
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  • v t e Topics of Newar people Music Gunla Bajan Dhimay Dhaa Bhusyah Cuisine Ailaa Momo Baji Chataamari Chuchumari Yomari Choila Jaa Kachilaa Lakhamari Takha...
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    participate in the performance of Gunla Bajan religious music. Samyak is the greatest Newar Buddhist festival held every 12 years in Kathmandu where...
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    Classical Newar (Modern: पुलां भाय्, Classical: पुलाङ्गु नेपाल भाय्), also known as Old Newar or Classical Nepal Bhasa, is 4th to 12th century's vernacular...
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    Newār window (Nepali: नेवार झ्याल; newār jhyāl) refers to the elaborately carved wooden window which is the distinguishing feature of traditional Nepalese...
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  • music The schedule of different ragas played by Dapha on different times of day are as follows- Newa music "Paper:Understanding change in the Newar music...
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  • Khin (category Newar)
    Khin is a classical membranophone used in Newar music. Khin are played in pair putting on lap by the players facing each other. A Khin is made of a hollow...
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    The Newar language of Nepal has the fourth oldest literature tradition among the Sino-Tibetan languages (after Chinese, Tibetan and Burmese). The earliest...
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    Malshree dhun are as follows- Newa music List of Nepali musical instruments "Paper:Understanding change in the Newar music culture: the bhajan revisited,...
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    writing systems employed historically in Nepal Mandala by the indigenous Newar people for primarily writing Nepal Bhasa. It is also used for transcribing...
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    Bhaktapur (category Articles containing Newar-language text)
    of the Kathmandu Valley and is a major Newar settlement of the country. The city is also known for its Newar tradition, cuisine and artisans. Bhaktapur...
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    the Kinko-Ryu Honkyoku. The music of Nepalese Buddhism reflects native Nepalese, Tibetan and Indian musical traditions. Newar Buddhism includes a rich musical...
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    Lakhey (category Newar)
    prominently in the traditional Newar culture of Nepal Mandala. The Lakhe tradition is found in the Kathmandu Valley and other Newar settlements throughout Nepal...
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    Paschima Tahinahi Tunguna Dapha music Gai Jatra Gunla Bajan Kumha Pyakhan dance Malshree dhun Naumati Baaja Newar music Panche baja Poudel, Parsuram (2021-09-15)...
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  • Ranjana script (category Newar)
    area from Nepal to Tibet by the Newar people, the historic inhabitants of the Kathmandu Valley, to write Sanskrit and Newar (Nepal Bhasa). Nowadays it is...
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    Dhimay (category Articles containing Newar-language text)
    Dhimay, Dhimaya (Newar: धिमय्) or Dhime is a traditional Nepalese drum of the Newar people. According to the Hornbostel–Sachs classification, it belongs...
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    Guthi (category Articles containing Newar-language text)
    Guthi or Gosthi is a social system of the Newar people in Nepal. With land trusts, Guthis support the socio-economic status of their communities. The...
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    Kathmandu Valley (category Newar)
    the valley as Kathmandu Valley. The term Nepa Valley is still used among Newar people and local governments, while senior citizens still tend to refer...
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    Bhasa: 𑐩𑑀𑐴𑑂𑐣𑐷‎) is one of the most important festivals among the Newars which involves a packed itinerary of religious services, pilgrimages, family...
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