Derge Parkhang: The Largest Tibetan Printing Press

Located in Sichuan province, Derge Parkhang is the largest traditional Tibetan printing press. It produces more than 2,500 prints a day and makes paper and ink from plants. It was almost destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, but was allowed to resume operations in 1979.
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Written by: Clarissa Wei
Produced, Shot, and Edited by: Nathaniel Brown
Animations by: Ray Ngan
Mastered by: Victor Peña
Music: Audio Network

[@JacobHepworth]

I love the video but this music was a poor choice

[@petagonkyi]

Back info instead of music would be better.

[@dracokaiser]

Where can I purchase those Tibetan Buddhist texts???!!!! I’m looking for some!!!!

[@swapnilchimurkar8691]

Printing kaha par hai.
Contact no. De satke ho aap

[@WiseOnion]

CORRECT LOCATION: DERGE, KHAM, TIBET

[@kylin3197]

cultural revolution sucked ass but I believe traditional Chinese culture can't be killed off