We are presented a grand finale performance by a local group of dancers. Twelve traditional dances follow one another accompanied by heart-felt local voices singing Bhutanese regional songs. The Black-necked Crane dance is particularly moving and we're reminded that we saw a lone Black-necked Crane left behind for the season. Perhaps he was injured and unable to fly? The cranes migrate between Bhutan, Tibet and India. Before they leave Bhutan in February they always gather in the Phobjika Valley where they perform a mating dance with the entire group and then take flight. As they leave, they circle the Gangten Gonpa Monestary three times. This beautiful dance is depicted in one of the twelve folk dances that we watch tonight.Several days ago, we also circled the Gangten Gonpa Monestary three times at the behest of Tika.
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