Celebrations Ensue After Lighting Up Phugtal Monastery

After the team succeeded at their mission to electrify the Phugtal Monastery, they celebrated with all who reside there.

  • Tenzin, the little monk smiles shyly for the camera under the light of newly fit bulbs. The team of <i>Lighting The Himalayas</i> were able to power up the Phugtal Monastery which houses over 150 monks and has always been in darkness.
    Tenzin, the little monk smiles shyly for the camera under the light of newly fit bulbs. The team of Lighting The Himalayas were able to power up the Phugtal Monastery which houses over 150 monks and has always been in darkness.
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  • Doesn't the monastery look beautiful all lit up?
    Doesn't the monastery look beautiful all lit up?
  • The women dance to folk songs they're singing to celebrate the success of the mission.
    The women dance to folk songs they're singing to celebrate the success of the mission.
  • The gentleman plays an ancient Ladakhi instrument while folk dancers move to its rhythm.
    The gentleman plays an ancient Ladakhi instrument while folk dancers move to its rhythm.
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  • Team members pose for the camera during the celebrations.
    Team members pose for the camera during the celebrations.
  • The elderly women crack jokes and share stories while sipping on black tea.
    The elderly women crack jokes and share stories while sipping on black tea.
  • Everyone in the Phugtal Village are exhilarated with the provision of electricity. This is the circle of celebration that includes the team members who made it possible.
    Everyone in the Phugtal Village are exhilarated with the provision of electricity. This is the circle of celebration that includes the team members who made it possible.
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