Cham in the Lepcha village of Lingthem.

Every winter, over a period of six days, the lamas of Lingthem's village monastery hold their annual cham. These dramatic ritual masked dances impart elementary Buddhist teachings while providing entertainment to villagers. Their main purpose is to remove obstacles and ward off misfortune for t...

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Other Authors: Balikci, Asen, 1929-2019 (Director)
Format: Video
Language:Sino-Tibetan (Other)
Language Notes:This edition in Lepcha with English subtitles.
Published: London, UK : Royal Anthropological Institute, 2007.
Series:Ethnographic video online ; volume 2
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Call Number: GN303DS432.L4 C43 2007ev
 
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