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The celestial dance of Bhutan.

In the far reaches of Bhutan, a tiny Buddhist kingdom nestled between Tibet and India, monks gather in the mountains to prepare for several days of dancing and meditation. Each year, monks dressed in celestial robes and wearing wooden masks perform a sacred dance that both purifies and cleanse away...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Catteau, Manuel (Producer), Tran, Florence (Director)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:This edition in English.
Published: Paris, France : ZED, 2006.
Series:Ethnographic video online ; volume 2
Living cultures
Subjects:
Buddhist monks > Bhutan > Rites and ceremonies.
Festivals > Bhutan.
Religious dance > Bhutan.
Moines bouddhistes > Bhoutan > Rites et cérémonies.
Danse religieuse moderne > Bhoutan.
Festivals.
Religious dance.
Bhutan.
Online media.
Nonfiction films.
Films autres que de fiction.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In the far reaches of Bhutan, a tiny Buddhist kingdom nestled between Tibet and India, monks gather in the mountains to prepare for several days of dancing and meditation. Each year, monks dressed in celestial robes and wearing wooden masks perform a sacred dance that both purifies and cleanse away negative emotions such as fear, greed or anger.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed Feb. 27, 2013).
Physical Description:1 online resource (53 min.).
Playing Time:00:53:00