Bhutan - The Brokpa - A family prepares to migrate to their summer pastures with their zhomo

A Brokpa family prepares to migrate to their summer pastures with their 'zhomo' (male yak and female cow cross), Merak, Eastern Bhutan. The Brokpa, the semi-nomads of the villages of Merak and Sakteng are said to have migrated to Bhutan a few centuries ago from the Tshona region of Southern Tibet. Thriving on rearing yaks and sheep, the Brokpas have maintained many of their unique traditions and customs.

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A Brokpa family prepares to migrate to their summer pastures with their 'zhomo' (male yak and female cow cross), Merak, Eastern Bhutan. The Brokpa, the semi-nomads of the villages of Merak and Sakteng are said to have migrated to Bhutan a few centuries ago from the Tshona region of Southern Tibet. Thriving on rearing yaks and sheep, the Brokpas have maintained many of their unique traditions and customs.