Ki Gompa, Spiti, District Lahaul & Spiti, H.P. August, 2000

Felicitating a politician from New Delhi, a visiting dance troupe from neighboring Kinnaur, in all their silver and lazurite finery, end their rehearsal and head for the podium. With troupes from different valleys, soon colorful gaiety sways to soaring notes from rustic flutes and drums.