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Pemachoeding

The coughing, giggling, and spluttering of the folk session recorded in Pema Choeding monastery belies its importance.

At least half of these songs would otherwise have passed away with the death of the singers.

Such songs include: zhqa dpal idan pa: About the construction of the ceremonial tent used to welcome the King of Porong, who used to spend his winters at Pema Choeding.

ang le ho: A homage to Pema Choeding monastery itself. gcig gnyis gsum gangs stod mthon po: An ancient, and little sung song about when the king of Porong visits your village.

'o cag lung pa'i phu la lta mo lta ru phyn: This piece tells the story of some Porong boys who make a pilgrimage to a most beautiful place.

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