Nettle Media on Instagram: "The Cham Dance | Ladakh Festival 2025 🎊 Sacred masks, powerful movements, and chants that echo through the mountains, the Cham Dance is not just a performance, it’s a ritual. Rooted in centuries-old Buddhist traditions, this dance is performed by monks to symbolize the victory of wisdom over ignorance and compassion over negativity. Every mask, every step, every beat of the drum carries meaning, retelling stories of deities, spirits, and cosmic balance. Watching it u

Dance ritual performed during Cham festivals in Bhutan

The Texas-based Nepali dance group, Mandala Dance Group, made history at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, performing at the Dallas Mavericks vs. LA Clippers NBA game. With 42 incredible performers, they danced to Nepathya’s hit “Mai Nache Cham Chamti”, becoming the first-ever Nepali dance group invited to perform at an NBA-level event. Their performance lit up the arena with talent, energy, and cultural pride, leaving a lasting impression on the audience and organizers — who have already