Bhutan - Arts - Sacred Dances

As a major feature of the Bhutanese religious festivals, dance is extremely important.  The dancers who must earn their entrance to the sacred dance school must study for many years before being granted the responsibility of performance.

Traditionally the men perform the more athletic of the sacred dances leaving the more story telling renditions to the girls.  Each dance, however, representing sacred aspects of the culture is presented with solemnity and respect for the representation.