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Drinchengang’s Maephu tradition at a crossroads

Jun 21, 2025 2 mins read
Drinchengang’s Maephu tradition at a crossroads

Wangdue— For generations, the families of Drinchengang (formerly Rinchengang) in Thedtsho gewog, Wangdue, have lived in tightly clustered adobe homes, sharing not only walls but also fire, food, and a singular sense of kinship.

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