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Drametse Lhakhang  Drametse Lhakhang is built in 16th century by Ani Cheten Zangmo ,   the grand-daughter of the renowned Terton Pema Lingpa to spread Nyingmapa teachings in the east.  It's one of the most popular monasteries in the region. People from Drametse and also nearby districts visit it mainly during the annual festival. The Drametse Ngacham or the “Dance of the Drums of Drametse,” was born in this Lhakhang in the 16th century. Today, it is a popular dance performed at all major festivals. the Lhakhang is beautiful, peace and great. I visited the Lhakhang it has lots of main treasure and the portrait of the Lhakhang is shown above. Drametse Nga Cham The Drametse Nga Cham meaning nga means drum and cham means mask dance.  Drametse Nga Cham is a sacred  dance performed in eastern village of Drametse. It is performed twice a year during the Drametse festival, which occurs on the fifth and tenth month of the Bhutanese calendar .  The festival is organized by the Ogyen Tegchok