Singing for a wife is the custom of the natives of Eastern Nepal. The prospective young L»imbu tribesman, having led his prospective bride before the chief, bursts into song, and is only successful in his wooing if his repertoire pleases the chief and is better than his rival’s.
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Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 18 September 1934, Page 6
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48Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Hawera Star, Volume LIV, 18 September 1934, Page 6
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