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Lesson
6 OUR FOLK CULTURE

A culture which is practiced and followed by a group of people or community in
their day to day life is called folk culture. Folk culture is learnt and transferred
from one generation to the next. Folk culture shows the “old ways”. A folk
culture is a unique tradition of a community in a particular territory. Folk songs,
dances, daily practices, art, customs, rituals, beliefs and thoughts, etc are the
fundamental elements of folk culture.

In this lesson we basically focus on the folk song, folk musical instrument, folk
tune and folk dance.

Folk Song
The native or original song from a particular community or cultural group is a
folk song. Folk songs are locally composed and sung with traditional tunes. Folk

songs reflect locality, traditions, customs, social practices, happiness and grief
and the way of life in particular communities. They help to minimize pain and
sorrow, and increase happiness.
Folk songs vary according to the place, communities and festivals. There are

many folk songs in Nepal. Some examples of folk songs are:
Types Songs
Prayer songs Mangal, Chudka, Bhajan, etc.
Ritual songs Ratauli, Songs related to birth and death, etc.

Festival song Deusi, Bhailo, Teej, Gaura, etc.
Caste/Ethnicity related Maruni, Sorathi, Kaura, Jhyaure, Tamang
common songs Selo, Rodhi, Palam, etc.

Folk Musical Instruments

The traditional musical instruments which are
made and played by the people of a certain
community or ethnic group are folk musical
instruments. These musical instruments

are played during festivals and occasions.
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