7:00 pm - Tuesday, December 23

Tibetan Film: A Gesar Bard's Tale

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As a boy, Dawa was an illiterate Tibetan nomad, whose life revolved around herding yaks. At 13 his life changed. Through a series of visions, Dawa got the gift of telling Tibet?s King Gesar epic story. Thousands of verses of the world?s longest epic started pouring out of the nomad boy, who would go on to becoming a famous Gesar bard. Now, at 35, Dawa receives a salary from the Chinese Government as a guardian of national cultural heritage, and is regarded as a holy man by his community. Apart from his incredible gift, he is like any other 30-something, interested in cars, music and a comfortable family life in his newly built house. Then, a devastating earthquake hits Dawa?s hometown Gyegu. With the old Tibetan town reduced to rubble, Chinese redevelopment of the region takes a giant leap forward. In the midst of such seismic shifts, Dawa seeks healing from King Gesar and other divine protectors of the land. Special Guest TBA.

Admission/Cost: General Admission: $11.00, Seniors/Students/Military: $8.50, Members: $7.50

Location:
Digital Gym Cinema
2921 El Cajon Boulevard
San Diego, 92014

Tuesday, December 23 - 7:00 PM

For more information, please visit: www.digitalgym.org