In Lukum of Rukum East-Bhume Gaonpalika-1, 23 men and women jhankri have shown their art at the same time. Instead of trying to cure or cure a sick person, they have performed their traditional dances to save the village from evil.
Jhankri dance is performed in Lukum every year on the first Monday and Tuesday after Saune Sankranti. Although it is associated with the Saune Sankranti, it is mainly associated with the bar, experts say. In order to save the village from inconvenience, the jhankris perform group dances. This is the traditional practice here. Such dances are performed every year to prevent misfortune and misery in the village.
The jhankris gather from all sides in a methodical manner and dance like this. There are jhankris in every tol here. There are jhankris from every community. This year the dance was led by Bear Jhankri. His real name is Furke Gurung. This time, he said, he led 23 jhankris. "It's an old tradition. Bale danced like that," he said. "I've been doing it for 22 years."
