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Bhume Naach (also known as Bal puja) is one of the festivals celebrated by the Kham Magar people from Lumbini and Karnali provinces of Nepal. The term Bhume means 'Earth' and Naach means 'dance' in the Nepali language. The Kham Magar people practice a religion that worships the land (bhumi puja), water sprouts (shim), forests (ban puja) and weather, asking for better crop yields and cattle. Bhume Naach is a folk dance which is performed around a fire to worship the Earth. The Kham Magar people believe that the Earth is God. Earth is considered to be the mother and protector which provides shelter, food and sustenance for everyone. To make the Earth happy, people perform the dance from mid-May through mid-June. Activities:
* Acknowledge recently graduated MSV members.
* Awards ceremony for Maghe Sankraanti 2024 volunteers.
* Dances and live music.
* Bhume dance in group.
Food:
* Three course meals and beverage
Tickets:
Adult: $45
Kids: $15(under 8 years)
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Estonian House, 43 Melville Road,Melbourne,VIC,Australia, Parkville
