Crowds at Namdrotagtse ceremony by Potala

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New year ceremony of Namdrotagtse, the 'Sky Dancing Rope Game' or Chakhen Tagshur, or 'Sliding down the rope like a bird'. Performed on 2nd day of the 1st month, King's New Year, at the foot of the Potala. Crowds gather round to watch the ritual as the man stands on the top of the pole preparing to position himself to spin round.

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Date

13/02/37

Crowds at Namdrotagtse ceremony by Potala

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