Cham dance in Tibet monastery

0 Comment(s)Print E-mail Ecns.cn, August 30, 2018

The annual cham dance at a monastery in Qonggyai County, Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The dance, called "cham" in the Tibetan language, is believed to ward off disaster and ghost and bring luck and happiness. The dancers, usually lamas, wear masks of various animals and mythical figures as they perform to the accompaniment of religious music. (Photo: China News Service/Qu Jie)

1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10   >  


Print E-mail Bookmark and Share

Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)

No comments.

Add your comments...

  • User Name Required
  • Your Comment
  • Enter the words you see:    
    Racist, abusive and off-topic comments may be removed by the moderator.
Send your storiesGet more from China.org.cnMobileRSSNewsletter