Nepal Tibetan lhamo Association in Katmandu was founded in 1976 with the aim to preserve and promote the Tibetan culture in general and particularly in Lhamo,(Tibetan opera). Since the beginning of its establishment it has been engaged in preservation of the 14th century old Lhamo culture, unique Tibetan performing arts. It was purely a grass-root... level initiative.
OBJECTIVES:
To preserve and promote the unique ancient culture and Art of Tibet,and on the top of that Opera dance( LHAMO) is our main target so far.
HISTORY:
The Tibetan saint, Thangtong Gyalpo, in the 14th century, began his project of building iron bridges over many big rivers in Tibet. To provide adequate provisions for the laborers, he developed an interesting means for collecting donations.In this way,A large audience was gathered and everyone who watched the play enjoyed it very much. This was the first time that Opera dance (lhamo) was introduced in Tibet.
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