Kung Fu Nuns

Many revolutionaries have cherished their dreams in remote mountain hideaways - but few with such peaceful intent as the nuns of Naro Photang nunnery in Shey. 50 nuns of the Buddhist Drukpa lineage are learning ancient skills forbidden to women for centuries. They've been allowed to do Kung Fu for two years now. But what's making these otherwise serene young women slightly nervous is the fact they're also now being allowed to perform the sect's sacred dances. At the Annual Drukpa Council this summer they'll be responsible for the venerable Dragon Dance itself. Bearing aloft and bringing life to five unwieldy golden beasts - aided by sticks, synchronized steps and an intricate drum pattern - is much tougher than it looks.

Available with French and Chinese subtitles
Format: DVD-PAL (All Region) (DVD-NTSC (All Region) is available at Drukpa Taiwan)
Total running time of DVD: 26 minutes

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