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Loomis: Himalayan Sherpa Collection: Rivendell Lodge-Deboche 1, Chang
Release Date: 5/18/2012
Duration: 11640 Mins
Authors: Cambridge University
Description: Description in Sherpa of chang; use of chang in festivals; how drunkenness is viewed; if women drink; Lots of laughter.
Is Closed Captioned: No
Explicit: No
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