Grandpa Nyima’s Quest to Revive Traditional Tibetan Dro Dances
Grandpa Nyima, a 78-year-old Tibetan elder, seeks to revive the traditional Dro dances in his remote village, highlighting the challenges of preserving cultural heritage in modern times.
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Grandpa Nyima, a 78-year-old Tibetan elder, seeks to revive the traditional Dro dances in his remote village, highlighting the challenges of preserving cultural heritage in modern times.
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