“Ghinitwang, Ghinitwang Ghintang Ghisi Twang” is the primary traditional song or beat sung during the Ghintang Ghisi dance in the Bhaktapur Gaijatra (Sa:Paru). It is a song danced to the rhythm of Dhime and other traditional instruments while striking sticks.
The traditionally popular short excerpt is as follows:
Its meaning is roughly “Where should the Tahamcha (a cow symbol made in memory of the deceased be placed) Should it be placed in the hole of the old house or should it be floated in the river that does not meet there?” It is in the question-answer style.
Ghintang Ghisi is a special original dance of the Bhaktapur Gaijatra (Sa:Paru). The participants in the dance form pairs and beat their sticks to create a rhythm, and this “Twak” sound makes the dance rhythm even more lively.
