Sangzhub
桑珠
Sangzhub is one of the most renowned Gesar epic storytellers (sgrung-mkhan) from the Tibetan Plateau. She began chanting the Epic of King Gesar as a child and has memorized over 40 episodes. Her…
Sangzhub is one of the most renowned Gesar epic storytellers (sgrung-mkhan) from the Tibetan Plateau. She began chanting the Epic of King Gesar as a child and has memorized over 40 episodes. Her performances blend chanting, acting, and spiritual presence that audiences describe as transformative. She has been instrumental in recording the epic for preservation.
Tibet Autonomous Region
西藏自治区
Region
Southwest China
Level
national
Status
active
Born
1942
Heritage DNA
Classification
National Inheritor
Status
active
Year of Birth
1942
Age
84 years
Location
Tibet Autonomous Region
Region
Southwest China
Next Master
Doje Sangpo
多杰桑波
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