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Dec 2022
11m 15s

Classic: Nepali Folk Musical Instrument ...

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This secluded museum beats the drum for the preservation of Nepal's musical heritage.  

READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/nepali-folk-musical-instrument-museum

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