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Musicians guiding the performers to Threl ceremony

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Resource #: 68630 (URL for reference)

  • Musicians (English )

Tibet and Himalayas: Folk Knowledge and Customs, Bhutan Cultural Library

Location: Khothagpa

Keywords: Atsara, gomchen

Description:

by Sherig Dentshog and Ngawang Loday

Gomchens blowing trumpet. Atsaras with wooden phallus and cymbals. A man with bell. Women following the musicians in line by the public Tsechu dining hall. Different prayer flags hoisted near the fence beside the hall to gain merit.

Associated Resources

This resource was provided by Shejun (Documentation of Bhutan's Oral Cultures sponsored by Arcadia). The copyright holder is Shejun (only private uses permitted).

Resource type: Image

Photographer: Ngawang Loday

Photograph Date: 30/Sep/2014

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