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Screening of Valley of the Heroes and Q&A w/ Director Khashem Gyalay
Valley of Heroes offers a rare glimpse at a pivotal moment of cultural and linguistic transition among Tibetans and Muslims in Hualong County, a remote community in Amdo, Tibet, part of what is now eastern Qinghai Province, China.
When:
September 25, 2014 6:00pm
Where
Valley of Heroes offers a rare glimpse at a pivotal moment of cultural and linguistic transition among Tibetans and Muslims in Hualong County, a remote community in Amdo, Tibet, part of what is now eastern Qinghai Province, China. Over the past several decades, Tibetans living in Hualong have experienced rapid cultural shifts accelerated by language loss - today more than 30% are unable to speak their own native language. The film spends time with an assortment of village residents and elders who reflect on the changes taking place in their community, and also documents a unique Tibetan language program that is attempting to address the situation. Valley of Heroes serves as both a warning call and glimmer of hope for the future of Tibet.
About the Director:
Khashem Gyal graduated from Qinghai Nationalities University with a major in Tibetan Literature. He is found of the Amilolo Film Group, dedicated to education young Tibetans about digital video production. Khashem Gyal has directed numerous short films about Tibetan life and culture. Valley of the Heroes is his first full-length documentary film. He is currently in Washington DCas a Machik Fellow.
Cost:
Free
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