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Mount Everest World Record Holder Lhakpa Sherpa: An Interview

Alan Blassberg, director of the documentary “Goddess of the Sky” talks to us about his challenges in making a movie with Lhakpa Sherpa about her life and climbing. After his interview, read on for a Q&A with Lhakpa herself. Having just returned from her successful 9th ascent of Mt. Everest, Lhakpa discusses with us a new desire

Gyalpo Losar: How Sherpa People Celebrate the Tibetan New Year

Everyone at Musa Masala wishes you all a Happy Losar, the Tibetan New Year. This year, the year of the dog, starts on February 16th. Ang Diku Sherpa has written a great quick overview of Gyalpo Losar, the Sherpa celebration of the New Year. We are also celebrating the upcoming art show and sale at

Remembering Wongchu Sherpa: My Father’s Dream

Every father has their own dream for their children, but my father’s dreams were especially unique. My father, the late Mr. Wongchhu Sherpa, was born in a remote area of the Everest region, Tapting-1, Chyangba Village. He breathed his last breath at age 48 in December, 2015. He was not only my father, but with