Episode Synopsis "18. Aulay"

Voice: Damchoe of Tongra village On the 15th day of the 9th month of the Bhutanese lunar calendar (around October) the community holds a special festival called Aulay. It is held principally for the health and protection of the yak herds. This song (only part of it on the CD) is the central song that accompanies the Aulay rituals. Much of the song tells about the history of Laya and gives some clues about the significance of the women’s jewellery, clothing and their very distinctive hat.

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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