After almost a century, the Ranjitkar community of Bhaktapur is reviving the long-lost Lakhe Dance tradition. Fuelled by the younger generation’s enthusiasm, this revival reconnects the community with its cultural heritage while offering potential economic benefits and a renewed cultural identity.
The rhythmic beats of Dhaa Bhaja – a traditional Newari drum – echo through Bhaktapur, accompanied by the energetic footsteps of dancers. The Ranjitkar community is reviving a cultural practice—the Ranjitkar Lakhe Dance—that has been lost for nearly a century. The dancers prepare to perform it during Indra Jatra.
