Significance of mask dance in history of Bhutan.

The dance has a calm and contemplative part that represents the peaceful deities and a rapid and athletic part where the dancers embody wrathful deities.It all began with Guru Padmasambhava, who introduced Tantric Buddhism to Bhutan and originated the Chham dance. The development of mask dances can be divided into three periods. In the first period, Guru Padmasambhava introduced the concept of mask dances.Mask dance personifies social gatherings, the changing of the seasons, and common sentiments and experiences. The mask dances performed in the Dzongs are essential for bringing people together and educating them about their home, culture, and history. Additionally, mask dances provide spiritual messages to audiences.As a teacher, one must try to uphold our own identity as a bhutanese where we must teach our students on the importance of mask dance while teaching history so that our students would enjoy and appreciate our rich culture.