18. Aulay

Duration: 8 mins 30 secs
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Description: Voice: Damchoe of Tongra village
On the 15th day of the 9th month of the Bhutanese lunar calendar (around October) the community holds a special festival called Aulay. It is held principally for the health and protection of the yak herds. This song (only part of it on the CD) is the central song that accompanies the Aulay rituals. Much of the song tells about the history of Laya and gives some clues about the significance of the women’s jewellery, clothing and their very distinctive hat.
 
Created: 2016-02-14 00:35
Collection: Songs and Traditions from Laya
Publisher: University of Cambridge
Copyright: Roy Cameron
Language: dzo (Dzongkha)
Keywords: Bhutan; Song; Oral Tradition;
Credits:
Producer:  Roy Cameron
Editor:  Neten Dorji
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