Bhutan - Phobjikha valley - Black-necked Crane festival at Gangte Goemba

Children from Bayta primary school dance the Black-necked Crane dance "Ngachey Thrung Thrung Detshu" at Gangte Goemba, Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan. Every year on November 11th, the local community hosts the Black-necked Crane festival at Gangtey Goenpa, to highlight its significance to the valley. Phobjikha Valley is the most significant overwintering ground of the rare and endangered Black-necked Crane in Bhutan.

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Children from Bayta primary school dance the Black-necked Crane dance "Ngachey Thrung Thrung Detshu" at Gangte Goemba, Phobjikha Valley, Bhutan. Every year on November 11th, the local community hosts the Black-necked Crane festival at Gangtey Goenpa, to highlight its significance to the valley. Phobjikha Valley is the most significant overwintering ground of the rare and endangered Black-necked Crane in Bhutan.