ENTER THE GORSHEY

Created by Mammalian Diving Reflex in collaboration with Nineteen59, Enter the Gorshey is inspired by centuries-old, massive, intergenerational Tibetan dance gatherings.

Under the direction of local young people in and around the neighbourhoods of Parkdale and Etobicoke, Enter the Gorshey invites audiences to go through several stages of learning various facets of Tibetan culture – from the origin of Momos to Tibetan Buddhism, to achieve the ultimate right of passage. You are not just an audience; you will have to learn, engage and win the trust of the young people, to earn your place, and Enter the Gorshey.

Enter the Gorshey was presented by Arts in the Parks in Toronto, Canada on July 27, 2024 during Tibetan Heritage Month.

Project Credits

The Original Production of Enter The Gorshey with Arts in the Parks Toronto is:
Co-Presented by: Mammalian Diving Reflex & Nineteen59
Directed by: Ngawang Luding 
Produced by: Virginia Antonipillai
Co-ordinated by: Marie Lola Minimo
Co-devised by: Ngawang Luding, Virginia Antonipillai, Marie Lola Minimo, Tenzin Wangmo with: Dolker, Emma, Gyaltsen, Karma, Kunsang, Kunsang C., Norbu, Norzin, Rinchen, Rinzin, Sangpo, Sogyal, Tara, Tenwang, Tenzing, Tsephel, Tsering and Youdon.
With special thanks to Sonam Dolker, Tsering Dolma and Tsomo Sangmo