Tsampa
A mixture of roasted barley flour, yak butter, and tea forms tsampa, often the only food for subsistence farmers and yak herders in rural Tibet.
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A mixture of roasted barley flour, yak butter, and tea forms tsampa, often the only food for subsistence farmers and yak herders in rural Tibet.
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Inside a traditional yak tent, a young nun prepares tsampa, a staple food in rural Tibet. Tsampa consists of roasted barley flour, yak butter, and tea. It is often the only food available to subsistence farmers and yak herders in the region. The nun's method emphasizes mindfulness in eating, reflecting the cultural significance of this dish. The film runs for seven minutes and captures a moment of daily life in a remote Tibetan community.
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