Tiji is a fascinating annual three-day festival consisting of Tibetan rituals that celebrate the myth of a son who had to save the Mustang kingdom from destruction. The festival is indigenous to Lo-Manthang, Upper Mustang. "Tiji" the name is an abbreviation of the word "Tempa Chirim" which means "Prayer for World Peace". This festival commemorates the victory of Lord Buddha's incarnation Dorjee Sonnu over a demon called Man Tam Ru a vicious creature feeding on human beings and causing storms and droughts. The Tiji festival usually takes place around May and lasts for 3 days. The monks of Lo Manthang's "Choedhe" monastery perform ritual dances during the celebration. The harassment of Ma Tam Ru Ta (in a dance called "Tsa Chham" on the first day), the birth of Dorjee Sonnu as the demon's son (on the second day called "Nga Chham") and the attempt to return the demon to Lord Buddha's realm (on the third and final day) are enacted during the performances.
The Tiji festival dances are all organized by the Choedhe Monastery, which belongs to the Sakya sect of Buddhism. The monastery is headed by a Rinpoche. About 65 monks from Lo Manthang, Nhenyul and Chhosyer reside in this monastery.
Camera & Sound : Chime Tashi Lama, Lok Bahadur Magar (Sangam), Dhondup Tsering
Asst. Editor : Lok Bahadur Magar (Sangam)
Editing, Color & Animations: Chime Tashi Lama
Supervising Producer : Yangchen Dolker Gurung
Produced & Directed by : Tsering Rhitar Sherpa
Post Production:
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Lo Gyalpo Jigme Foundation
Supported by : U.S. Embassy, Nepal
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