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Merak is very safe, yet a historic tale would say otherwise. In the 15th century, the Chieftain ordered his subjects to bring down the mountain that was obstructing sunshine on his palace. The people toiled day and night for years without much progress. One fine day, a lady known as Aum Jomo suggested that instead of taking on this impossible task, it would be much easier to bring down the life of one person. So, the Chieftain was beheaded. Since then, people have lived peacefully in the village.
Yeewong Dorji Selden is the daughter of the school superintendent. She is one of 15 preschoolers in the town. Even at her young age, 5 years old, she has already learned the etiquette of cleaning her dishes after lunch. Such a simple task made for a magical moment, when combined with the elements of water, light, harmony, abundance, and happiness.
When I first saw these two teenagers, I was captured by their look, their confidence. While Tenzin is not in school and Rinchen is in primary school, they are still friends. They were quiet and unassuming. I followed them around and the path they took revealed much about who they were, their living condition, and the lack of family support. Even on the happiest place on earth, alcoholism is an issue that can’t be taken lightly.
