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Talking about the authenticity of the Kaura performance, “The female dancers should be in odd number, starting from minimum three to maximum 13. Only unmarried women were allowed or considered suitable to participate in the performance, while both married & unmarried men could perform.
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The Kaura is a traditional dance form, originated  from the Magar Tribe in Nepal. It typically involves rhythmic movements accompanied by traditional music, often performed during festivals or cultural celebrations to showcase the community's heritage and identity.
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In Kaura, one verse is sung multiple times to create rhythm for the dancers. It was often mandatory for men to sing to the rhythm of the instrument Khaijandi while women to dance, wearing Jharra in their legs.
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The word ‘Kaura’ was formed by distorting the Magar word ‘Kaanraha’. Besides the Magar community, Kaura is also performed by Gurung, Darai and Dura communities.
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It is decided to dance between the young women of one village and the young men of another village by sending letters to each other.  
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Although associated with its distinctive costume, musical instruments and
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In Kaura, Syahi-Syahi in Magar language means Let's dance.
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Kaura dance performance at Everest Day New York 2019
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Kauda, Estonia
Kaura dance performance at Everest Day New York 2019
Magars
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Rising Ranipokhari
Tanahun
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Deuda
"Kaura Aura Grips Syangja Youths"
"The Rising Nepal: First Kaura meet in Tanahun"
"Kaura losing authenticity with time"
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