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( c) Introduction to Selo dance
The Selo dance is the identity of the Tamang people. A111ong many
ethnic groups in Nepal, the Tamang people have their own traditional
language, religion, customs, and culture, establishing a distinct
identity. Among these traditions and cultures, Selo is a very im.portant
cultural dance of the traditional Tamang society.

Tamang Selo is a short and cheerful song sung in the rhythm of
Damphu. Both Damphu and Selo are complementary to each other.
Selo without Damphu and Damphu without Seloare like poetry
without Rasa. During various festivals and occasions like Sonam
Lhosarand Buddha Poornima, Tamang people perform the Selo dance
to the rhythm of Damphu.

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(i) Practise dancing to the Seloheat.

While clapping to the rhythm of traditional Tamang Selo,practice
moving the body parts to the beats of Selo.

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(ii) Kalkatte Kai yo Kesh Mero Bangyo, Himal Jhalalal Hiunle Maichyang
Ramri Jiule, Chyangba Hoi Chyangba, Lekaka Hami Keta Keti,
Mathi Mathi Sailungema, etc. songs have used this beat. Practice
dancing by watching these songs on social media or by collecting
audio-visual material of Selo dances in your village.

( d) Introduction to Khyali Dance

Khyalidance songs are inore prevalent in the Western region than
in the Eastern part of Nepal. It is famous among the Gurung, and
Magar, castes living around Gandaki Pradesh in the western region.
Khyali is the main root for the different rhythms of folk songs. It is
called KhyaliGeet or Naach because it is sung and danced by playing
the rhythm of Khyali. Various mythological songs, Sorathi songs,
historical songs, etc. are sung and danced in Khyali.

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