Saturday 5 November 2011

Bhutan's 'Idol' rocks dragon lutes, Buddhist hymns (AP)

In this Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 photo, Hemlal Darjay sings classical Buddhist compositions next to a poster of Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema during a Bhutan Star competition in Thimpu, Bhutan. Bhutan Star, a popular show which forces contestants to sing the nation's fading traditional songs, is the most promising weapon in its fight to save its culture from being overrun by globalization. (AP Photo/Kevin Frayer)AP - The musician strummed his dragon-headed lute, launching a nervous young woman into a high-pitched, ululating song broadcast live across the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.



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