Chaksampa Tibetan Dance & Opera Company & Bhalu Bhaloo
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| Grantee Name | Chaksampa Tibetan Dance & Opera Co. |
| Address | 3796 Northridge Drive Richmond CA, 94806 United States |
| Website | http://www.chaksampa.org/ |
| Description | Tibetan elder Bhalu Bhaloo and Chaksampa Tibetan Dance and Opera Company will collaborate to preserve the previously undocumented and at-risk performing heritage of the Kongpo region of Tibet, produce an authentic Kongpo Losar Festival, and honor Kongpo elders. The Festival will feature musical performances, an archery competition, and a forum on Kongpo history and culture. Prior to the Festival, Bhaloo will teach Kongpo songs and dances to 12 Chaksampa master artists. |
| Grant Amount | $44000 |
| Project Dates | 10/04/19 - 10/31/20 |
| Serving | United States/California/Contra Costa/Richmond |