Location: Jokhang Monastery,
Date: 17 April 2003; 3.30pm
Camera: Canon G1
Jokhang Monastery (大昭寺or Dàzhāosì) built in the 7th century is one of the most sacred monasteries in
Repairing and reinforcing the roof is still a community affair, undertaken by volunteers and pilgrims. This is often done in groups. The volunteers would stand in line with a leveler- a long holder with a flat concrete slab at the end- and pound the roof top in sync with songs, to level the roof. It is very fun to watch the process as is captured in this video clip in one of my visits
November 24, 2008
Repairing roof- Jokhang Monastery, Lhasa, Tibet
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