Wang Zhey

The Wang Zhey is a unique song and dance performed by the men of Wang region in the Thimphu valley. The eight section of Wang are very old communities of western Bhutan, who became staunch supporters of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal when he unified Bhutan. The dance is performed by men wearing the kilt like lower garment over the gho and also a ring on the head. The song and dance is composed of many chapters and often perfomed by the men of Wang. Like most other zheys, the lyrics of Wang Zhey dwell on religious topics and is performed only during formal public and official occasions and not during all festive events.