Puhua Dondrup

Puhua Dondrup serves as a researcher at the Smithsonian Institution, bringing unique expertise in Tibetan cultural preservation and media anthropology. Originally from Xunhua County in Qinghai Province, China, his academic journey began at Qinghai Normal University's Tibetan Department, followed by specialized studies in Media Anthropology at Manchester University in England. His work focuses on documenting and preserving traditional Tibetan cultures, combining modern anthropological methods with deep cultural understanding. His research approach aligns with the Smithsonian's mission of cultural preservation, particularly in documenting endangered cultural practices and traditions. Through his work at the Smithsonian, he contributes to the institution's global efforts in cultural heritage preservation, bringing valuable perspective on Tibetan cultural documentation and the use of media anthropology in heritage conservation. His bilingual expertise in Tibetan and English, combined with his background in media anthropology, makes him particularly effective in bridging traditional cultural preservation with modern documentation techniques.