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Zam.

Title
Zam. Tamzhing Phala Choethpa Chamjug: Rehearsal Day [Wide shot] [electronic resource].
Publication
2005.

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Additional Authors
  • Core of Culture (Organization)
  • Core of Culture. dnr
Description
1 digital video file (ca. 10 min.) : digital, stereo., H.264 file.
Summary
Zam - is a particular kind of dance - of which there are three examples demonstrated here at Tamzhing: Langzam - Bull headed mask Throzam - Wrathful Mask Shazam - Shawa (deer) mask See also Chung Zam performed at Yungdrung Choeling, Korphu - though with four dancers. Again it s performed early in the day - though there it follows Lhalungpai Shinjey Phomo. The dances are distinguished by the different masks. The steps of the dances - and the sections are the same. Each of these dances is performed with swords - Zam in Dzongkha and Tibetan means To cut (also in Chinese Za-Ma-To, horse-cutting Sword) and Japanese Zam-po cutting technique) - so there is a possibility that it is a cutting dance - which is always associated with purification.
Uniform Title
Bhutan Dance Project, Core of Culture.
Alternative Title
Practice without any distinguishing mask, which would determine it as Langzam, Throzam or Shazam. Tamzhing Phala Choethpa Chamjug: Rehearsal Day [Wide shot]
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Filmed dance.
  • Filmed performances.
  • Video.
Note
  • For close shot version, see: *MGZIDF 698B.
  • First day of rehearsal - used a slung camera because of small size of window.
  • Tamzhing Phala Choethpa means the Tamzhing Festival of the Boar or Pig. Five kms drive from the Jakar town lies the Tamshing Lungrub Chholing which means the Temple of the Good message. In 1501 Pema Lingpa established it and now is the most important Nyingma goemba in the Kingdom. It is believed that Pema Lingpa had built the goemba with the assistance from Khandroma (female celestial deities/angels). Inside there are original images painted by Pema Lingpa. On the east side of the inner court lies a small lhakhang called as Dunkur Lhakhang. The lhakhang has an unusual design with the main chapel in the center of the assemble hall, almost like a separate building. In the front lies three thrones for the three incarnations (body, mind & speech) of Terton Pema Lingpa.
  • Tamzhing Phala Choethpa is held for three days each year from the 10-12th day of 8th Bhutanese month. A Chamjug or rehearsal day is held on the 9th day of the Lunar Month.
  • Tamzhing Phala Choethpa Festival (Sept. 12, 2005: Day One Rehearsal Day): Zam - Purification Dance with no distinguishing mask ; Phag Cham: Dance of the Boar ; Peling Jug Ging (Monks): Dance of the Ging with Batons ; Peling Ngacham: Peling Drum Dance (Laymen) ; Peling Nga Ging: Dance of the Ging with Drums (Monks).
Access (note)
  • Open.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in rehearsal at the Tamzhing Lhakhang/Monastery (inner courtyard, 1st floor window overlooking dancers' entrance), in Bumthang, on Sept. 12, 2005.
Source (note)
  • Core of Culture.
Call Number
*MGZIDF 698A
OCLC
828925811
Title
Zam. Tamzhing Phala Choethpa Chamjug: Rehearsal Day [Wide shot] [electronic resource].
Imprint
2005.
Country of Producing Entity
Bhutan.
Series
Bhutan Dance Project, Core of Culture.
Access
Open.
Event
Videotaped in rehearsal at the Tamzhing Lhakhang/Monastery (inner courtyard, 1st floor window overlooking dancers' entrance), in Bumthang, on Sept. 12, 2005.
Source
Gift; Core of Culture. NN-PD
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Local Subject
Ritual and ceremonial dancing -- Bhutan.
Added Author
Core of Culture (Organization)
Core of Culture. Donor
Research Call Number
*MGZIDF 698A
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