Sangzhub
桑珠
Biography
Sangzhub is one of the most renowned Gesar epic storytellers (sgrung-mkhan) from the Tibetan Plateau. She began chanting the Epic of King Gesar as a child and has memorized over 40 episodes. Her performances blend chanting, acting, and spiritual presence that audiences describe as transformative. She has been instrumental in recording the epic for preservation.
Domains of Mastery
Territory
Region
Southwest China
Location
Tibet Autonomous Region
Level
national
Status
active
Heritage DNA
Classification
National Inheritor
Status
active
Year of Birth
1942
Age
84 years
Location
Tibet Autonomous Region
Region
Southwest China
Next Master
Chang Xiangyu
常香玉
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