Episode Synopsis "12. Metho Shaypa phelwa (part)"

A line dance and song performed at the archery target. Somehow the whole community becomes involved in the archery match played out during the Laya Bumkhosa. The score is close at the start of the second day and the songs, dances and good luck ceremonies are performed in earnest. If the correct rituals and offerings are made to the local deities then victory is assured. The first flower is offered up to the heavens for god’s blessing and for the well-being of people on earth/ The second flower is offered to the earth for peace/ The third flower is offered to the hills to bring wealth.

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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