Men-chang, Menchang: 1 definition

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Men-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 Bhutan

Men-chang (སྨན་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.—Menchang is alcohol offered to people when a relative or friend visits someone who is ill. People often take some food items when they visit someone ill at home or in the hospital.  Although the ill person may not drink, alcohol is often a drink which people take for the ill person.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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