The unique traditon of Peling
Resource #: 67856 (URL for reference)
The stag Dance or the Shazam Cham Dance (English )
Tibet and Himalayas: Terma Dance, Bhutan Cultural Library
Location: Chukha
Keywords: Cham, Chhukha, Chukha Dzong, people, Tsechu
Description:
by Dawa Tshering
Drametse Ngacham was performed all across the country . The Drametse Ngacham has both religious and cultural significance as it is believed to have originally been performed by the heroes and heroines of the celestial world. In the 19th century, Drametse Ngacham were introduced in other parts of Bhutan.
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