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A Nomadic Mountain and a Yak God – Genyen and Brongri
Brongri is a mountain god that is only called upon when nomadic disputes have reached a level when they cannot be solved by the mortal will. It should be noted that the Tibetan nomadic mortal will, whether in pursuit … Continue reading
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The Way of Heights
Informality amongst nomads, and that feeling of immediate and informal acceptance comes from their own necessary and inevitable informality amongst themselves. Sickness, births, joy and efforts are shared in real time every day of every season. Bonds are strong … Continue reading
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Tagged Amdo, China travel, drokpa, dropa, Expedition, exploration, Gansu, Jeff Fuchs, Nomad, Nomadic culture, ritual, tibet food, tibet travel, Tibetan food, Tibetan-Qinghai Plateau, Valley, Yak, yak herd, yak history, yoghurt
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