Beating drums during the tsechu
Resource #: 69393 (URL for reference)
The musicians in the Chipdrel (English )
Tibet and Himalayas: Census county division, Bhutan Cultural Library
Location: Thimphu
Keywords: temple, Tendrel Thang, Thimphu Tshechu
Description:
by Dawa Tshering
Drum and the bell is significantly important during processions or Chipdrel and it represents the symbol of reception in highly respected and honoured manner. Chipdrel ceremony is offered only to the high officials, majesties, excellencies, abbot of the religions like Je khenpo during the visits.
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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: Tseten Tshering
Photograph Date: 05/Oct/2014