“Tashi delek”, and welcome! Tashi delek is a phrase that you
might hear in Tibet. It means “hello,” “goodbye,” and sometimes “good
fortune.” In this case, it is an invitation to learn a little about Tibet
-- about its people and music -- and maybe even a little more about yourself.
There is a lovely poem composed by a Tibetan traveler which begins
like this: “I am walking along a mountain road – a long way away from my
hometown. I have no way of knowing my parents’ well-being.
Sing a song to the sky. Sing and the earth will move. Let’s
sing and dance and
forget all the trouble and worry.” What does this suggest to you about
music in Tibet? Let’s “travel” there and think about some ways Tibetans
use music in their day-to-day lives.
Before we talk about Tibet and its music in more detail, it might be
a good idea to see just where Tibet fits into our world and its history.
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