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Where archery is a sacred ritual of victory and prayer

Apr 25, 2025 3 mins read
Where archery is a sacred ritual of victory and prayer

In Lingzhi, a remote highland village in northern Bhutan, the annual archery match is a sacred tradition. Held once a year before the plantation season, the village’s annual archery match is a spiritual rite believed to bring health, protection, and a bountiful harvest.

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