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The few freely-licensed photographs that genuinely show our Chhantyal villages and the homeland that holds them, each credited to its photographer. Most of our villages have no free photo yet — share yours through Connect.

Dhaulagiri, the massif that watches over the Chhantyal homeland
Dhaulagiri, the massif that watches over the Chhantyal homeland Photo: Ayrahca Saaz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Gurja Himal, rising directly above Gurja Khani — the largest Chhantyal village
Gurja Himal, rising directly above Gurja Khani — the largest Chhantyal village Photo: Stefan · CC BY 2.0 · source
Darbang bazaar, a Chhantyal settlement of Myagdi
Darbang bazaar, a Chhantyal settlement of Myagdi Photo: monash · CC BY 3.0 · source
Ghyas Kharka, a Chhantyal-speaking village of Myagdi
Ghyas Kharka, a Chhantyal-speaking village of Myagdi Photo: Uttambah · CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Tamghas, near the Chhantyal khani-gaun of Gulmi
Tamghas, near the Chhantyal khani-gaun of Gulmi Photo: Wimbex · CC0 · source
Sunset over Badagaun, a Chhantyal village of Gulmi
Sunset over Badagaun, a Chhantyal village of Gulmi Photo: NabinRakas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
A copper bell — the metal whose 'khani' (mines) gave the Chhantyal villages their names
A copper bell — the metal whose 'khani' (mines) gave the Chhantyal villages their names Photo: Sajansharma · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

Videos from the community

The Voices of Chhantyal — a music documentary

A documentary following the creation of music in a Chhantyal village in the Dhaulagiri Himalaya — the voices, instruments and songs of the community.

Maïanāda · YouTube

Gurja Khani — the largest Chhantyal village

A journey up to Gurja Khani in Myagdi, the highest and largest Chhantyal village in the Dhaulagiri region.

Ghumante · YouTube

Kuine Khani — a Chhantyal village of Myagdi

Everyday life and landscapes of Kuine Khani, one of the old copper-mining settlements of our homeland.

SJM Network · YouTube

Chhantyal marriage customs

A village vlog documenting the traditions of a Chhantyal wedding in rural Nepal.

Tulendra–Tirpal · YouTube

Myagdi Sira — a Salaijo folk song

A Salaijo folk song from the hills of Myagdi, performed by Chhantyal singers.

Naumaya Chhantyal & Mohan Chhantyal · YouTube

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