The Nihangs, last warring monks of the Sikh faith.

Thierry Tinacci — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 06:29:39 +0000

Last guardians of the warrior Sikh traditions, thousands of Nihang monks roam across Punjab: a life of wandering dedicated to prayer, the practice of Martial Arts, and to the protection of the Sikhs, their front forward mission. To that end, they are excellent Gatka masters, a Martial Art practiced since the 17th century with sabers, daggers, maces and edge bracelets. Each year in March, the Hola Mohalla military parade in Anandpur Sahib is the opportunity for them to demonstrate their mastery of the Martial Arts; thus proving to the 3 millions of followers gathered from all over India their power and heroism.

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Sichuan- Khampas, les Cavaliers du Ciel.

Thierry Tinacci — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 20:44:53 +0000

Depuis mille ans, ce peuple d’anciens guerriers tibétains se regroupe près de Litang – la plus haute ville du monde à 4100 m d’altitude – afin de célébrer le Yagi, la grande fête de l’été. Si leur ferveur bouddhiste reste constante, les affres politiques ébrèchent lentement la vie traditionnelle et impliquent à terme sa sédentarisation.

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The Nihangs, last warring monks of the Sikh faith.

Sichuan- Khampas, les Cavaliers du Ciel.