Palam (music)

Not to be confused with Palam, Delhi.

Palam (Nepali: पालाम) is a Nepalese folk song of the Limbu community.^[1] It is sung in various cultural gatherings and events such as marriage, festivals, carnivals. etc. It is typically sung while dancing Dhan Nach.^[2] It is sung step by step as a question and answer session between the boy and the girl. It contains various subjects such as origin of creation, from the evolution of human civilization to love.^[3]

Palam
Women in traditional Limbu outfit
Native name	पालाम
Stylistic origins	Folk music
Cultural origins	Limbuwan region

Traditionally, no instrument were used while singing Palam but nowadays, modern as well as traditional instruments are used.^[1]

See also

• Dohori
• Deuda