The sacred dance of Tungym
Resource #: 69439 (URL for reference)
Tungyam cham dance (English )
Tibet and Himalayas: Holy Spring Narrative, Bhutan Cultural Library
Location: Thimphu
Keywords: Dances, dzong, people, Tashichoedzong, Thimphu Tsechu
Description:
by Dawa Tshering
When Tungym cham is withnessed the harming spirits or the devil who were tended to destroy the spread of Budhism and the people were subdued and clear away the negative deeds and actions as well. This unique chams are peerformed throughout the country to keep the cham tradition alive moreover to convey the people about the true meaning of Buddhist teaching.
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: 04/Oct/2014