Project: Tracing the Sacred: Researching Tibetan Cham Dance Masks, Costumes, and Ritual Instruments in Nepal
Shan Chuah’s research focuses on Tibetan Cham artifacts housed in ASU’s Cross-Cultural Dance Resources (CCDR) Collections. Through fieldwork at Benchen Monastery and Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery in Nepal, this project will document the ritual significance and historical context of these masks, costumes, and musical instruments. Findings will contribute to the expansion of ASU’s archival collections and future programming that fosters cultural preservation and scholarly engagement.