Traditional Buddhist Mask Dance at the Black-necked Crane Festival, Gangte Monastery, Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan

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The Black-necked Crane Festival is held annually in Gangtey Gompa in the high-altitude Phobjikha Valley of Bhutan. It aims to promote awareness and conservation of the black-necked cranes (Grus nigricollis) that visit the valley each year, but also includes many traditional Buddhist religious dances.

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Size: 2417px × 3611px
Location: Gangte Goemba, Phobjikha Valley, Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag Bhutan
Photo credit: © Ashley Whitworth / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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