Episode Synopsis "10. Laya Bumkhosa Festival"

One of the most important festivals in Laya is the Laya Bumkhosa, or Bongkor. It takes place in the 5th month of the Bhutanese lunar calendar (around June). Buddhist scriptures and the local texts are strapped to the backs of young men and boys who join a long procession of religious leaders, monks, dancers and young girls. The procession goes around the perimeter of Laya stopping at households on the way. The purpose of the ritual is to prevent sickness, encourage good crops and protect the yak from predators such as bear and snow leopard.

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More episodes of the podcast Songs and Traditions from Laya

• 01. Chhu mo Ding sho
• 02. Fagi Pangsho Den mi nang na
• 03. Phari yo
• 04. Tari yo Shoku ya la ja
• 05. Omlea Sang re la
• 06. Nga zo ja lu do ma num ngyong
• 07. Thrung Thrung Karmo
• 08. Saja na Norbu rigi pha ja na
• 09. Yala ayley Sang re la
• 10. Laya Bumkhosa Festival
• 11. Prayers and Offerings
• 12. Metho Shaypa phelwa (part)
• 13. Namkha tringmi Dongpa Samray Gaa
• 14. Nangla Zangpo
• 15. Zamling Zaypi metho
• 16. Shacho Gongtulamo
• 17. Excitement at the target
• 18. Aulay