This is the best-known dance of all, composed in the 16th century at Drametse Monastery in eastern Bhutan by a saint who had a vision of Guru Rinpoche’s heaven. Twelve men wearing yellow skirts and animal masks beat drums as they dance; they represent Guru Rinpoche’s entourage and they are celebrating the victory of religion. This dance brings ” liberatione to those who see it.
This dance was proclaimed as a ‘Masterpiece of the World Intangible Heritage’ by UNESCO in 2005.
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The Dance of the Drummers from Drametse (Drametse Ngacham)
This is the best-known dance of all, composed in the 16th century at Drametse Monastery in eastern Bhutan by a saint who had a vision of Guru Rinpoche’s heaven. Twelve men wearing yellow skirts and animal masks beat drums as they dance; they represent Guru Rinpoche’s entourage and they are celebrating the victory of religion. This dance brings ” liberatione to those who see it.
This dance was proclaimed as a ‘Masterpiece of the World Intangible Heritage’ by UNESCO in 2005.