Tibetan Buddhist ritual dances - devil dance
Time: 2013/3/12
The lamas with masks show the "devil dance" at Yonghegong Lama Temple in Beijing, on 11th, March, 2013.
Devil Dance is know as a Tibetan Buddhist ritual dances which is originates from the Mongolian language and means "beating the devils".
In Mongolia, Cham are often performed with monks by dressing the special costume in order to purge the soul, combat evil, bring good fortune to everyone in Mongolia, as well as to serve as a means of meditation for the participants.
The Devil dance is held every year on the 30th day of the first lunar month. If you are lucky, you will have a chance to have a glimpse of the traditional dance.
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