Journey to Roof of World: Tibetan Sacred Dance Performance by Monks from Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation

Flagstaff, AZ, February 18, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Complete with the costumes, musical instruments, and texts of this sacred tradition, the monks will provide translations of each of the dances. This performance will be a complete stage performance with ornate costumes, set decoration, and sound system. It contains eight different performances presented in two 45-minute segments separated by a short intermission.

The performance is an evening of sacred sounds from the roof of the world. Long hidden behind the Himalayan mountain ranges, the ancient Tibetan culture remained virtually untouched by the outside world for thousands of years. The performance provides an opportunity to experience the rare sounds and dramatic imagery of Tibetan sacred dances, music, and chants. It includes the famous multi-phonic chanting.

Monks from this monastery have been visiting the U.S. since 1992 on a two-fold mission:

1. 1) To be of service to the world community by nurturing the spread of peace, harmony, compassion and tolerance through cultural exchange, interfaith dialog and Buddhist teachings.

2. 2) To raise funds needed to preserve the Tibetan culture and education at the Gaden Shartse Monastery located at the Mundgod Tibetan Refugee settlement in South India.

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