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Another amazing ancient religious dance from Bhutan - A vision seen by 15th century nun in which she saw the attendants of Guru Rimpoche performing a dance. Dancers in animal masks and colourful costumes
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The annual religious festival in Thimphu, capital of Bhutan. The black hat dancers assume the role of yogis with the power to subdue and create life. An important dance that is also used in purification ceremonies during the construction of Dzongs, temples, chortens.