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Bhutan is a region that is steeped in Buddhism, with monasteries, temples, chorten,1 mani stones, Mani prayers, prayer-flags and, of course, monks almost everywhere. This is a dance in honour of Buddhist Saint Padmasambhava, popularly known as ‘Guru Rimpoche’ (Padmasambhava, Pema Jugne). The performance draws hundreds of people in a spirit of blessing and is one of the best ways to discover the rich cultural heritage of Bhutan. Once the prayer offered to Guru Rimpoche, the dancers from The Royal Academy of Performing Arts are performing as a tribute to the Lord Padmasambhava. Two of the monks wearing different attires are holding the damaru. The Damaru is a sacred two-sided drum that is considered an essential support for Buddhist rituals, such as being used for the offering of music and
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