Techung and Sisa

Techung is a Tibetan folk and freedom singer/songwriter grew up in Dharamsala, India, the seat of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, where his family and thousands of other Tibetans resettled from their native Tibet. At the age of 9 he was enrolled in Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA). He studied all aspects of the Tibetan performing arts- folk, court, and opera - through the oral teaching tradition used by venerated Tibetan elders.
He has recorded over fifteen musical albums and also provided original scores for films and collaborated with world-renowned musicians such as Phillip Glass, blues master KebMo, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop at the stages of Carnegie Hall in New York City.

Ecuadorian actress/anthropologist Sisa Salgado fell in love with Indian classical dance, particularly Bharatanatyam, which is considered one of the most sophisticated and graceful dance-art in the world. Sisa studied dance from Indian masters and has performed in South America, Asia, Europe and the US. From 2012, Sisa lead a cultural project called ‘The Dance Road’ and has travelled to several countries in Asia learning from elder artists and offering workshops to adults and children. This project aims to preserve and promote traditional dances from Asia and share this knowledge and connections with indigenous cultures across the American continent.
Losar-Tibetan New Year is an important holiday for Tibetans and Tibet's neighbors, Bhutan and Nepal. They not only enjoy the days with feasts but the New Year is also a perfect time to honor the natural deities of the land, water and the ancestors by burning incense, prayers and offering music and dances. Techung and Sisa will bring centuries-old culture and historical connections between Tibet and India through their music and dance. In today's complex and uncertain world, celebrating and witnessing ancient culture not only brings us together but also contributes to shaping the future of our community through arts.