Cham-chang, Chamchang: 1 definition
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Cham-chang means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Mandala Texts: Alcohol Culture in BhutanCham-chang (འཆམ་ཆང་) refers to a type of alcoholic drink, known as Chang (ཆང་), which is an important part of Bhutanese culture, especially in the eastern districts.—Chamchang is used in the following situation:—In some villages, the mask dancers are served alcohol after each session of performing cham dances. The alcohol served to refresh the dancers is called cham-chang. In another context, cham-chang is the alcohol served during a reconciliation party. If people in a community quarrel or have a conflict, the villagers led by the village elders often mediate and help the parties in conflict reach a reconciliation or chamkha (འཆམ་ཁ་). Alcohol served after reaching such reconciliation is also known as cham-chang or conciliation drink.
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