mask dance
Cham – the mask dance of monks
Cham dance has been an integral part of the life of Tibetan Buddhists – exploring the themes of human life and death, good and evil. The dancers (mostly monks) offer their body, speech and mind (three vajra) while performing and are highly considered a religious dance.
Festivals in India: What’s behind the masks in Leh’s Hemis Festival?
This festival season we look back at Ladakh’s Hemis Festival that showcases the rich culture of dances and masks that are steeped in meaning.