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Retelling of the Epic of Rgyalam Gesar, part 1

Description: The Epic of Gesar (also spelled Kesar) is one of the world's longest epics and is widely sung and narrated across the Tibetan Plateau and in parts of Central Asia. This grand narrative chronicles the life and adventures of the heroic figure, Gesar of Ling. The saga unfolds through numerous episodes, with one of its earliest segments detailing the miraculous birth of Gesar. Before this event, the kingdom of Ling found itself in dire need of a leader. In the inaugural episode, Tashi Zangmo from S… more
Date: August 7, 2022
Duration: 58 minutes 35 seconds
Creator: Dolma, Yangchan
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Discussion about changes in Zangskari culture and agricultural practices

Description: In this recording, Kunzang Chhuskit, an elder from Sani village, discusses the changes in Zangskar's agricultural practices. Prompted by questions from Dr. Jamphel Sheyan and students of GMDC, Zangskar, Chhuskit contrasts the recent adoption of machine harvesting and flour grinding with the traditional practices of hand-harvesting and water-mill grinding. Additionally, she recounts a tale about a prince named Kargyen Chocho. Concluding her discourse, she touches upon transformations in the dowr… more
Date: August 7, 2022
Duration: 14 minutes 27 seconds
Creator: Namgyal, Tshering
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Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 11

Description: 'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is sings about the mythical king Ling, known as Gäser Gyelpo. Ling is travelling eastward to Hör, a mythical demonic kingdom.
Date: June 19, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
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Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 11

Description: 'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he is sings about the mythical king Ling, known as Gäser Gyelpo. Ling is travelling eastward to Hör, a mythical demonic kingdom.
Date: June 19, 2022
Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
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Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 12

Description: 'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he describes how the mythical king of Ling, originally from Lhasa, got married to Shäcang Dema of the Ling.
Date: June 19, 2022
Duration: 5 minutes 47 seconds
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
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Performance of the Arpo dance ritual, part 12

Description: 'Arpo' is a generic term for the naked dance ritual practiced in Chema village, Trashiyangtse, Bhutan. Mr. Karma Wangdi is well-known for his efforts to sustain these rituals in Chema village. In this recording, he describes how the mythical king of Ling, originally from Lhasa, got married to Shäcang Dema of the Ling.
Date: June 19, 2022
Duration: 5 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Tshewang, Tashi
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Traditional narrative about monkey tricks

Description: Purnima Medok tells a traditional narrative about an elderly couple who meet a troop of monkeys while planting taro in a field. The monkeys advise the couple that the taro tubers had to be boiled first, peeled, sweetened, and covered with leaves before putting into the soil. They followed the monkeys' instructions and the troop came again to check on the taro. That night, the monkeys took the responsibility of looking after the planted taro. Taking advantage of the situation, the monkeys ate th… more
Date: October 15, 2022
Duration: 3 minutes 45 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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Traditional narrative about the fox and crocodile

Description: Kartik Doley tells a traditional narrative about a crocodile who offers to take a fox's children to school, but instead eats the children. Whenever the fox came to visit, the crocodile would make excuses for why the fox could not see the children. After the fox realized the trick, he planned to get revenge on the crocodile. Finally, one day, while drinking water from the lake, a pétukari (fish) bit the fox's tongue and pulled him under the water.
Date: October 16, 2022
Duration: 4 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Doley, Normoda
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