Monpa healer seeks replacement

Marilyn O'MalleyBhutan, Cultural Preservation, External Article, Indigenous People, MonpasLeave a Comment

Monpa healer seeks replacement May 18th, 2024  Post Views: 478 Yangyel Lhaden When you enter Langthel Gewog in Trongsa, any random person you ask knows Ap Tawla. He is a big name in the gewog as a local healer but a fading one as the last indigenous healer from the Monpa community.  The three villages of Langthel Gewog—Phumzur, Wangling, and Jangbi—are … Read More

Monpas grapple with modernisation while safeguarding cultural legacy

Marilyn O'MalleyBhutan, Cultural Preservation, External Article, MonpasLeave a Comment

Monpas grapple with modernisation while safeguarding cultural legacy May 15th, 2024  Post Views: 554 Yangyel Lhaden The Monpa community in Trongsa, once stewards of age-old customs, finds itself at a pivotal juncture as they welcome modernisation. They are grappling with acknowledging the benefits of modern amenities while safeguarding their cultural legacy, striking a nuanced equilibrium between tradition and advancement. The three … Read More

Victory for Standing Rock

Barbara SavageExternal Article, Home Feature

A federal judge ruled that the federal permits authorizing the pipeline to cross the Missouri River just upstream of the Standing Rock reservation, which were hastily issued by the Trump administration just days after the inauguration, violated the law in certain critical respects.