Michael and Candida’s current events July 2026 onwards

The Tashi Lhunpo Monks, Michael Ormiston, Candida Valentino, Alison Murdoch and More At the Frome Festival Sunday July 5th to Tuesday July 7th 2026

Masonic Hall 12 N Parade, Frome BA11 1AU
Sunday 5th to Tuesday 7th. 11am to 5pm
PEACE MANDALA – Tashi Lhunpo Monks
Over three days, monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, using millions of grains of coloured sand, make a Peace Mandala, representing a Buddha’s earthly palace. Watch the intricate design build up from the dedication ceremony to the final ritual when the mandala is dismantled and scattered into the Sacred Leat Water.
Sunday 5th July 11:30 – 1pm
Mongolian Overtone Voicing Workshop led by Michael Ormiston & Candida Valentino
Discover the magical sound of Khöömii. Open to anyone who wishes to explore the harmonic nature of their voice. Led by the UK’s most experienced teachers and performers. Listen to your own overtones as you discover the unknown depths and heights of your voice.
Sunday 5th July 2:30 – 3:30pm
TIBETAN MONKS WORKSHOP. Tashi Lhunpo Monks
A chance to meet the Tibetan monks and try prayer flag printing, butter sculpture, using the chagpurs for sand mandala making, and make a dukar wheel, which can be blessed by the monks at the end of the workshop. Suitable for all ages – all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 5th. 1900-2130
Film THE EPIC OF EVEREST with Prologue by the Tibetan Monks
This extraordinary film documents the ill-fated expedition of Mallory and Irvine in 1924. Captain Noel promoted his film around Europe with Tibetan monks travelling to the west for the first time performing a live prologue. This screening recreates that historic prologue.
Monday 6th July 11:30 – 1pm
Tibetan/Himalayan Singing Bowl Workshop Led by Michael Ormiston and Candida Valentino
Discover the meditational and therapeutic power of these amazing instruments. Michael & Candida have been teachers, performers and therapeutic sound practitioners for over 30 years. Receive a singing bowl sound meditation and learn the basic principles of playing. Bowls will be provided. Bring your own if you wish.
Monday 6th July 3pm – 5pm
STORIES OF THE DALAI LAMA – Alison Murdoch
Celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday. Born in Tibet on 6th July 1935, The Dalai Lama has been a teenage head of state, refugee, world religious leader and Nobel laureate. Alison will share stories from his life. Stay for a blessing from the monks and birthday cake!
Monday 6th July 7:30pm – 9pm
SONG, DANCE AND RITUAL FROM MONGOLIA AND TIBET
Michael Ormiston, Candida Valentino and Tashi Lhunpo Monks
JJourney through the sounds and colours of Inner Asia from Tibet to the steppes. Experience Singing Bowls, Mongolian Khöömii overtone voicing and music alongside Tibetan monastic chant and magnificent masked dance. A performance of voice, instruments, rhythm and movement introducing ancient traditions, sacred music and ritual storytelling.