Bhoti month concluding ceremony

In order to preserve and promote the culture of Zanskar ,Changchup Choeling Nunnery Zangla ,Zanskar has taken yet another initiative and celebrated Bhoti Month in association with Zangla village.The concluding ceremony was organised on 29th April 2023 at Changchup Choeling Nunnery Zangla ,Zanskar.The celebration began with chants by the young nuns of Zangla Nunnery .The event was graced by the presence of Chief guest Honble. Executive Councillor ,Zanskar Mr. Phunchok Tashi .The Agriculture Officer Tsering Nurboo also attended the event to uplift the spirit of Zangla people. To create the awareness about Bhoti language and it’s importance , the Ama Associations of Zangla performed street play and skit, which was well liked by the audience.The Pomo Tsokspa of the Zangla Village conveyed a beautiful message to revive the Bhoti language through their beautiful folk Dance .Youth of the village was not behind any way and performed a folk song and conducted the Bhoti Quiz.Geshe Lobzang Jigmet and Geshe Tsewang Rigzin talked about the history and importance of this trans Himalayan language.This was followed by a series of cultural performance by the villagers and the audience.The chief guest addressed the gathering and sensitized them about preserving the Bhoti language.For developing interest for Bhoti among the kids ,Bhoti quiz contest was conducted, in which Schools like Photang school Ufti,Karsha Gonpa School,Karsha Govt. School, Fakmoling Nunnery Skyagam, Govt. High School Zangla,Phuktar Gonpa School,Dorjey zong Gonpa School, participated.The winners were awarded with gifts and Certificates.The highlight of the quiz was two Amma groups participating confidently in the quiz who have never got a chance to get formal education.They were hugely appreciated for their will power to learn the Bhoti language.The Spawo Phandey Thuntok Tsokspa performed traditional folk dance.All the participants were given certificate for their efforts.This event was attended by the people from adjacent villages like Pishu,Pidmo,Hanamur,The event was a great success and propagated the message to revive the Ancient endangered script of Trans Himalayan Language.The dedication and devotion of Zangla village towards reviving their language is commendable.