Music of Nepal: Topics | |
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Ethnic music | Newa music - Gurung music - Tamang music - Khas music - Mithila music - Sunuwar music - Magar music - Bhojpuri music - Sherpa music - Thakali music - Chepang music - Rai music - Tibetan music - Lepcha music - Limbu music - Kusunda music |
Genres | Dapa - Dohari - Selo - Bhajan - Rodhi - Adhunik Sangeet - Rock - Hip hop |
Festivals | Goon lā |
Instruments | Dhimay - Bhusyah - Madal - Sarangi - Damfoo - Dholak - Chyambrung - Bansuri |
Media | Radio Nepal, Hits FM, Image FM |
National anthem | "Sayaun Thunga Phool Ka" |
Goon lā (Nepal Bhasa:गुं ला) is a month of Nepalese calendar Nepal Sambat. The month roughly corresponds to August of Gregorian Calendar. The month is marked by musical pilgrimage made by Newars. Every morning during the month, Newari bands from various localities of Kathmandu make a journey to Swayambhunath temple playing various drums like Dha, Nayo Khin, Khin, Dhimey, cymbals, flute and other musical instruments.
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