Ranjitkar community reviving lost Lakhe dance after a century

Research shows performing the dance was seen as a good omen in Bhaktapur and involved hosting community feasts. The dance became extinct after the 1934 earthquake.

The rhythmic beat of the Dha echoes through a Bhaktapur alley, blending with the energetic footsteps of dancers. Bhaktapur, which sees jatras and festivals round the year, is no stranger to music, dance and celebrations. But this is not an ordinary occasion. The performers in question are Lakhe dancers who are reviving the Ranjitkar Lakhe dance after a century.