The Driging cham dance in Chhukha Tsechu
Resource #: 67786 (URL for reference)
The stag Dance or the Shazam Cham Dance (English )
Tibet and Himalayas: Sacred Dance, Bhutan Cultural Library
Location: Chukha
Keywords: Cham, Chhukha, Chukha Dzong, people, Tsechu
Description:
by Dawa Tshering
The Stag Dance portrays the subjugation of the Wind God by Guru Rimpoche.In the 8th century there was a Wind God who created so much of trouble and unhappiness to the people. Guru subdued this wind God, thereby restoring peace and happiness.
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: Dawa Tshering
Photograph Date: 31/Oct/2014