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Lhamo or Ache Lhamo which literally means sister goddess is a Tibetan folk opera. It is a combination of dances chants and songs. The repertoire is drawn from Chinese Buddhist stories and Tibetan folklore history.The Tibetan opera was founded in the 14th century by Thang Tong Gyalpo a Lama and a bridge builder. Gyalpo and seven recruited girls organized the first performance to raise funds for building bridges which would facilitate transportation in Tibet.
