KHAM FILM PROJECT: Background

The rugged, sweeping region of Kham, located in China’s Sichuan Province is one of the most beautiful, remote, and culturally rich places in all of Asia. It is home to more than 800,000 semi-nomadic Tibetans, and a vital hub of Tibetan culture and tradition. With recent developments in infrastructure and transportation, Kham is rapidly changing. It’s natural allure and legendary impenetrability have made it a hot spot for growing numbers of tourists.