Charya Dance Preservation Efforts Underway

Efforts are underway to preserve and promote 'Charya Dance', an ancient cultural heritage of Nepal prevalent among the Buddhist community in the Kathmandu Valley. Considered a form of tantric practice and meditation, the dance artistically presents deities based on Vajrayana Buddhist philosophy. Stakeholders emphasize the need for proper training and documentation to maintain its classical purity and pass the skill to new generations, recognizing its role in religious tourism and cultural identity.