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The last of the sheep herders

Dec 19, 2025 2 mins read
The last of the sheep herders

Tashicholing, Samtse—For generations, sheep rearing has shaped the lives of highland communities in Samtse, passed from parents to children as both a livelihood and a traditional practice tied to seasonal movement.

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