Jhumra: A vanishing indigenous cultural Tharu dance of Nepal । झुमरा नृत्य

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Jhumra: A vanishing indigenous cultural Tharu dance of Nepal । झुमरा नृत्य
Presented by: Nepal Academy Of Music And Drama
About Video: Jhumra dance is a historic, cultural and religious dance of Nepal’s indigenous Tharu communities spreading from East to West. At some place, this dance is called ‘Jhumra’ or ‘Dhumra’ and at some place, it is called ‘Bidhyapait’.
How it is danced?
This dance is performed at group in union, and so might be the reason it is called Jhumra. In performing this dance, Nayak (actor) and Natuwa (dancing actress) behave like love birds and they might flirt each other also. While dancing if the Nayak happens to touch Natuwa, Natuwa calls Nayak a Dhumra and Nayak replies calling Dhumri.
Jhumra dance is danced in group. It requires at least 6 artists. It is better if it is more than 6. To increase the artists’ number, Natuwa and Pachuwa are added. This dance includes actors named Nayak, Sahayak, Mridangawadak, Nartak, Pachhuwa and Bipatar, etc. Major musical instruments to be used in this dance are Jhyaali and bigger Madal. Nayak is the main dancing character. First he sings playing Jhyali and Sayak and Pachhuwa follow him. Ganapait plays Mridanga. Bipatar acts like comedian. Natuwa sings while dancing. This dance is performed based on religious rituals like Krishnalila, Ramcharitra, Mahabharat, Premsagar, Anusagar, etc.