High on the serene plateau of Chongye County in the Xizang Autonomous Region, Grandpa Nyima is passionately preparing for the upcoming Wangguo Festival. His mission? To gather a group of dedicated dancers for the traditional Dro dances, a vibrant expression of local intangible cultural heritage.
Nyima's heartfelt call reaches out to Badro, his former student who has moved far from home in pursuit of his career. Badro finds himself torn between his professional responsibilities and his deep-seated desire to keep the Dro dances alive. He isn't alone; many of Nyima's peers face the same struggle, balancing the demands of modern life with the need to preserve their cultural roots.
Despite the challenges, Grandpa Nyima remains hopeful. He envisions a reunion of enough former students to stage a full Dro dance performance, breathing life back into this cherished tradition. Their story highlights the broader effort to maintain and celebrate cultural practices in a rapidly changing world, ensuring that the melodies and movements of the Dro dances continue to echo across generations.
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