In the windswept plateaus of northern Xizang, a 23-year-old graduate named Pasang is racing against time to save a vanishing piece of her heritage: the rare eagle flute. Crafted from eagle wing bones, this mystical instrument has echoed across the region’s nomadic communities for centuries—but today, only her father, Yugo, remains as its sole guardian.
🔍 A Fading Tradition
Once central to festivals and storytelling, the eagle flute’s haunting melodies now risk being silenced. With eagle bones scarce and mastering the flute’s techniques requiring years of dedication, Yugo has searched tirelessly for a successor. His hope? Pasang, who recently traded her university diploma for a chance to ‘write a new chapter’ in her family’s legacy.
🌟 Pasang’s Promise
‘It’s like learning the language of the mountains,’ she says, describing the challenge of replicating her father’s craftsmanship. But Pasang isn’t backing down. From sourcing materials to nailing the flute’s signature high-pitched notes, her journey blends ancient tradition with Gen-Z grit 💪.
📺 Curious how it ends? Dive deeper in the upcoming documentary series ‘Once Upon a Time in Summer’, spotlighting Xizang’s cultural treasures!
