A night to remember

22nd November will be forever fondly remembered. A night when a dream came true, a vision realized.

'Lha Gelo - A Journey into the Spirit of a Lost Nation' our first dance-drama premiered at Art Neuf. A cast and crew of 32 came together in perfect unison to create a magic on stage, a beautiful experience for us and for the audience.

We hope to return to tell the story once again.

You can see photos from the event in the Gallery.

Will the 'Runaway Boy' find his way back home?

Sequel to the 'Legend of the Necklace', the dance-drama 'Lha Gelo' tells a poignant tale that unfolds amidst the high mountains of Tibet and its people. Woven with an enchanting ensemble of songs and dances, sprinkled with multimedia and haunting melodies, 'Lha Gelo' is inspired by real life stories and addresses the most important question of our time:

Can Compassion heal the past and be hope for the future?

Date: 22 November 2009
Time: 19h
Place: Art Neuf, 3819 ave. Calixa lavallee, Montreal
Ticket: Sold out!

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Click here to see the promotion video

Lha Gelo - Un périple dans l’âme d’une nation exilée

Écrit et réalisé par Deepali Lindblom

Musique par Dino Emilio Giancola

Dung-dkar, le Collectif des artistes tibétains de Montréal, est fier de présenter son premier danse-théâtre Indo-tibétain Lha Gelo - Un périple dans l’esprit d’une nation exilée en avant-première à Art Neuf, le 22 novembre 2009.

Marquant le 50e anniversaire de l’exil des Tibétains, Lha Gelo raconte l’histoire émouvante de Tibétains de première génération vivant dans la région de Montréal. Inspiré par leurs souvenirs doux-amers, la danse-théâtre dépeint leur vie, leur joie, leurs peines et leurs pertes. Il met également en relief les valeurs fondamentales tibétaines à travers des histoires de courage, d’espoir et de compassion. Grâce à des performances de danse émouvantes et colorées accompagnées d’une bande originale inspirante et d’effets multimédias, Lha gelo guide le public dans un voyage à l’intérieur même de l’âme tibétaine.

Sur une période d’un an, la production a permis de mettre en contact des artistes professionnels et des non-artistes tant d’origine tibétaine, que d’autres origines, de l’Inde et du Canada. Ensemble, ils ont créé la premiere danse-théâtre canadien de danse portant sur le Tibet. Pour monter à bord de ce périple à la recherche d’une nation en exil, ne manquez pas Lha Gelo. Présenté en avant-première le 22 novembre 2009, à Art Neuf.

Educating the Heart- The Power of Compassion

October 3 was no ordinary day for 14000 people and for us members of 'Dung-dkar'. We were all headed for Bell Center. There Tibetan Spiritual Leader, His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama was going to speak about 'Educating the Heart - The Power of Compassion'. A chance of a lifetime for many, as it was more then 10 years ago that Dalai Lama had come to Montreal.

Here's Sarah Fletcher's recounting the day.

His Holiness on His way to the car after the talk, met and blessed some of the members of Dung-dkar. Deepali being first in line had to say this.

Allison Eades sums up the day for Dung-dkar.

Performance at Bell Center

On the eve of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama public talk, Dung-dkar will perform a short dance-drama. His Holiness will be speaking on 'Educating the Heart: The Power of Compassion'

Date: 3 October 2009
Time: 14h - 16h
Place: Bell Center, 1260 de la Gauchetière Ouest Montréal

For information and ticket: www.dalailamamontreal2009.org

Dung-Dkar and the Centre for Oral Historyand Digital Storytelling presents The Legend of the Necklace

Saturday, May 16, 2009 12.30 - 1.30 pm
History Department Seminar Room, LB-1014 10th Floor,
Concordia Library Building, 1400 de Maisonneuve Blv. Ouest

An Indo-Tibetan dance performance written,
choreographed and performed by Deepali
in three parts, featuring Gyamtso and introducing
Kunphel.

A story of a necklace that laces together
the fates of a warrior princess, a nomad shepherd,
a young bride and a runaway boy. Traversing
across Amdo, Kham and Lhasa this story brings
forth the beauty of the magical land that is Tibet.

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Legend of the Necklace

An Indo-Tibetan dance performance written,
choreographed and performed by Deepali
in three parts, featuring Gyamtso and introducing
Kunphel.

A story of a necklace that laces together
the fates of a warrior princess, a nomad shepherd,
a young bride and a runaway boy. Traversing
across Amdo, Kham and Lhasa this story brings
forth the beauty of the magical land that is Tibet.

Click on the thumbnails in the right to enlarge the posters

Pictures and a movie from the event can be found in the Gallary page

TIBET- 1939-2009, A Hearth Beneath the Sky

In an unique presentation of rare photographs from U-tsang region, dating back to 1940's and the more recent ones from Kham region, Yeshi Jimpa and visual artist Dhondup Loga will share with us the historical and cultural heritage of these regions respectively. Through various artifacts from Amdo, we get a glimpse of an everyday life of an Amdo native. The presentation would be punctuated with songs and dance of the respective region by artists Lhamo Jimpa, Tenzing Musu Dolma, Deepali Lindblom and Gyamtso Sotse.

Delicious Tibetan 'Momos' with tea and salad to be served before and after the presentation. 

Friday the April 3rd, 2009
18h - 1930h
History Department Seminar Room, LB-1014
10th Floor, Concordia Library Building,
1400 de Maisonneuve Blv. Ouest

Presentation is free but the 'Tibetan snack'
costs 5 dollars/plate (cash only please)

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