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Dolungpai Raksha Cham- Unique to Wangdue Phodrang

October 14, 2016
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dolungpai-raksha-cham-unique-to-wangdue-phodrang The Wangdue Phodrang Tshechu has its own unique mask dance. And it is Dolungpai Raksha Cham. It is believed to be the most unique and important mask dance performed annually during the Wangdue Phodrang Tshechu.

Unlike other mask dances, Dolungpai Raksha Cham is performed by the champon or the lead dancer of Dolung Goempa in Bjenag gewog. It is performed twice during the second day of the Wangdue Phodrang tshechu. The champon has to come from the family of Dolungpai Raksha champons.


There are two types of Dolungpai-Raksha mask.  The original one at Dolung Goempa is believed to be originated naturally and considered the most sacred mask. It was never worn while performing the cham but displayed for public blessings on religious occasions.  This sacred mask dance is believed to be composed by the second Je Khenpo Khenchen Sonam Yoezer in the 17th century. The mask that is used today was made by Khenchen Sonam Yoezer but it is not known when it was made.

29 year old Tshering Penjore is the champon who replaced his father four years ago. His father has been performing the cham for nearly 30 years. It took Tshering seven years to become a champon as he had to pass many other forms of cham.

Tshering Penjor said the Dolungpai Raksha Cham was introduced to divert the concentration of the Tshomen or mermaid who was interrupting the construction of the Wangdue Bridge.  But he is worried that the dance might become extinct with not many young people taking interest in it.

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