Kusho Chang Ngopa Rigzin Dorje, known as Ringang, was one of the first batch of 4 boys sent to study in Rugby, England in 1913. He was given the task of bringing electricity to Lhasa by the 13th DalaiLama. Camera: Zeiss Super Ikonta and a Reflex Korelle.
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At the time of the British Mission of 1936 he was official interpreter to the Tibetan cabinet and held several other posts. Photographer: Ernst Schäfer, 1938
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Bruno Beger’s description: Lhasa, guests with us, from left to right: Kijbu, Ringan, Möndo, Chang and Tsarong Dzasa. Dated 1938.
Photo courtesy: German Federal Archives

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