Ilam Hosts Chyabrung Festival for Limbu Cultural Preservation
Summary
The Chyabrung dance festival is held in Mangsebung Rural Municipality, Ilam, to preserve and promote the Limbu community's cultural heritage with over 500 dance performances and traditional exhibitions.
Key Points
- The Chyabrung dance (Kelang), a cultural heritage of the Limbu community, is celebrated in Mangsebung Rural Municipality, Ilam.
- The festival includes over 500 simultaneous Chyabrung performances and features other Limbu cultural arts and attire exhibitions.
- It is organized by Kirat Yakthung Chumlung Mangsebung with financial support of Rs 700,000 from Mangsebung Rural Municipality.
- The event aims to preserve and pass down Limbu ancestral art and traditions to future generations amid concerns about lack of state support.
