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A 1,600-year-old musical tradition on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau is fading. The eagle flute faces extinction. Can devoted players preserve this cultural heritage?
As age dims his sight, elder musician Yugu from Amdo County seeks to pass on the art of the eagle flute to his granddaughter, striving to preserve a fading tradition in Xizang’s highlands.
Discover how three Tibetan eagle flute masters strive to preserve an ancient musical tradition by mentoring new musicians to carry on the haunting melodies of this sacred instrument.
Discover the vibrant traditions of Xizang, from the grand Nagchu Horse Racing Festival to the enchanting Jiuhe Dro dance and the haunting melodies of the eagle flute, celebrating Tibet’s rich cultural heritage.
Pasang, daughter of master craftsman Yugo, embarks on a journey to revive the ancient tradition of the eagle flute in Xizang’s Amdo region, facing challenges to preserve her cultural heritage.