Page 75 - Social Studies 4

Historical places

Our cultural heritage includes our historical places as well. They are
Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan Durbar Square and Bhaktapur Durbar
Square in Kathmandu Valley; Nuwakot Durbar in Nuwakot district, Lig Lig

Kot and Gorkha Durbar in Gorkha district. Kings of many dynasties ruled
over Nepal. Many artists were engaged to make palaces and temples. All
of these reflect the art and culture of our country, which are our precious
wealth.

Patan Darbar Square

Songs, music and musical instruments
Nepali people are fond of music and dances. Folk songs have been sung

and enjoyed by many generations. To give music to these folk songs,
traditional instruments have also been used. These also form a part of
our cultural heritage. There are more than a hundred traditional musical
instruments. Of these, madal, panche baja, noumati baja, bansuri (flute),
nagara, damaha, sahanai, dholak, tyampko, damphu, dhuture, sarangi,
murchunga, binayo and damaru are famous. Many of these instruments
are still being used to make songs more lively.

Megha's Integrated Social Studies - 4 71