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KATHMANDU Cameron Jordan Jersey , Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- For the past 12 consecutive nights, Nepali youths converged in the historic Patan Durbar Square in this capital to join in the preservation of Kartik Naach, a unique dance-drama performed since ancient times.


To the accompaniment of throbbing music, the youths are trying to safeguard the unique form of 17th century narrative dance and attune it to modern choreography.


It is believed that the narrative dance is based on stories from Hindu mythology. The dance-drama portrays different stories related to "Vishnu Puraan," a Hindu holy book. The underlying theme of the whole performance is the triumph of god over evil forces.


Ravi Krishna Shrestha, a 45-year-old resident of Patan Michael Thomas Jersey , played the role of Varaga, the god, during a performance on Tuesday evening. He played his role with artistic finesse. Shrestha has been playing the role of Varaga Avatar for the past eight years.


"It gives me immense pleasure to act like a hero in front of the audience. My father and grandfather used to perform in this legendary show, and now, I am continuing this tradition. I am preserving this culture for the future generation," Shrestha told Xinhua.


This sophisticated annual dance-drama was first performed during the Malla period when Nepal was ruled by King Siddhi Narsingh Malla. The Malla period is regarded as the Golden Age of Nepali culture. Since then Alvin Kamara Jersey , the dance-drama has been performed every year by young Nepali actors and dancers.


In an interview with Xinhua, Kiran Chitrakar, an artist and chairman of Kartik Naach Preservation Committee, said that he has been involved in Kartik Naach for the past 23 years. "It's not merely a dance or a cultural performance. It is a symbol of our identity as a people. Over the years, the Kartih Naach never lost its beauty and meaning," he said.


According to cultural experts Drew Brees Jersey , during the ancient times, the dance-drama used to be staged in the open for a whole month. Now, the period for the performance has been shortened with some stories removed.


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