Tsam dance is an ancient ritual of Buddhism, recorded evidences show that Tsam was first performed in 775-881 in Tibet. The word 'Tsam' means a dance of the Buddha (deva) and elements of this dance show as if protectors and deities have physically descended on the Jambudtiva. In Mongolia, the tsam was introduced at the beginning of the 18th century and the first tsam performance in Mongolia was in Erdenezuu Monastery in 1786.
We are delivering you the photo report from Danshig Naadam & Tsam Dance Festival dedicated to the 380th anniversary of Holy Zanabazar – Mongolia’s first Buddhist leader which was held on 8-9 August at Khui Doloon Khudag.
Photo by: D.Javkhlantugs
Tsam dance is an ancient ritual of Buddhism, recorded evidences show that Tsam was first performed in 775-881 in Tibet. The word 'Tsam' means a dance of the Buddha (deva) and elements of this dance show as if protectors and deities have physically descended on the Jambudtiva. In Mongolia, the tsam was introduced at the beginning of the 18th century and the first tsam performance in Mongolia was in Erdenezuu Monastery in 1786.
We are delivering you the photo report from Danshig Naadam & Tsam Dance Festival dedicated to the 380th anniversary of Holy Zanabazar – Mongolia’s first Buddhist leader which was held on 8-9 August at Khui Doloon Khudag.
Photo by: D.Javkhlantugs