Episodes
Loomis: Himalayan Sherpa Collection: Pasang Temba 1, Barley and Nawa
Release Date: 5/18/2012
Duration: 6300 Mins
Authors: Cambridge University
Description: Pasang Temba explains the traditional system under which barley was planted in the Khumbu.
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
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