The Temple of Lama Drukpa Kunley (Divine Madman), one of Bhutan's favourite saints, at Punakha Dzong. Amazing frescoes and sculptures. The pinnacle of the art of Bhutanese Buddhism.
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
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.
This dance depicts how two princess whose husbands went off to war flirted with a jester and then got their noses cut off by their returning husbands as punishment! (30 Sept 06)