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The Dukpa people, who dwell in the Buxa Hills of Alipurduar district in West Bengal, have accounts and legends about their forefathers: the valiant Drukpa warriors from Druk Yul, the 'Land of the Thunder God.' Their tribal life, culture, tradition, and belief are reflected in this documentary, creating an essayistic interface between them and the past heritage of being Drukpa in spite of all the historical upheavals.
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The Dukpa people, who dwell in the Buxa Hills of Alipurduar district in West Bengal, have accounts and legends about their forefathers: the valiant Drukpa warriors from Druk Yul, the 'Land of the Thunder God.' Their tribal life, culture, tradition and belief are reflected in this documentary-creating an essayistic interface between them and the past heritage of being Drukpa in spite of all the historical upheavals.
Once the Dukpas warlords, they have now turned into Dukpa peasants. They are small but quite a strong tribal community that is completely part of Tibetan Bhutanese culture. They've turned their weapons into fine utility instruments and blended their warrior lives into a peaceful existence in the forests of the highlands. In fact, the Buxa Hills, where they now stay, used to be a historical place for trade and defense between Bhutan and India, which greatly impacted their socio-cultural evolution.
Once the Dukpas warlords, they have now turned into Dukpa peasants. They are small but quite a strong tribal community that is completely part of Tibetan Bhutanese culture. They've turned their weapons into fine utility instruments and blended their warrior lives into a peaceful existence in the forests of the highlands. In fact, the Buxa Hills, where they now stay, used to be a historical place for trade and defense between Bhutan and India, which greatly impacted their socio-cultural evolution.
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The houses are all wooden and are built in tune with nature, spelled out by the way they look at the environment. Their livelihood mainstay revolves around agriculture, animal husbandry, and craftsmanship. Food for them primarily consists of millet, maize, and dairy sourced from the local sources, while traditional food items include the suja (butter tea).
The most important festival for the Dukpas is the Losar (Tibetan New Year) which celebrates the coming of the new year and is a special festival that is more or less defined by prayers, dances, and communal feasts. Such traditions keep their spiritual and cultural link with their Drukpa ancestors and maintain their identity as well.
The most important festival for the Dukpas is the Losar (Tibetan New Year) which celebrates the coming of the new year and is a special festival that is more or less defined by prayers, dances, and communal feasts. Such traditions keep their spiritual and cultural link with their Drukpa ancestors and maintain their identity as well.
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