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Mandala Collections Audio-Video

20 Jun 2018
3 min 56 sec
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Creators: 
Sonam Chophel, Dawa Tshering

The term Tshangmo has three different meanings: first, it is said to be a secret divination; second, it is a divination using a thorn; and finally, it is a poem which originated in Tshang, Tibet. Tshangmo is sung to express emotions to convey inner warmth and affection to another person through lyrical melodies. There are several categories of Tsangmo per the Bhutanese cultural typology; the present one is a befriending Tshangmo. It expresses to the listener that they are fated to be together. The author wanted to meet her destined lover in the ocean, as they are separated by the body of water. Other metaphors are also used to express similar sentiments. 

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Collection: 
Oral Cultures of Bhutan
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Creator: 
Sonam Chophel
Creator: 
Dawa Tshering
Editor: 
Penchela
Publisher: 
Tibetan and Himalayan Library
Sponsor: 
Arcadia Fund (Other)
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