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www.MOSTmag.com || FASHIO N MAG A ZINE || 65There were also logistical challenges with the making of Butter Lamp. There were psychological and physical difficulties the whole film crew faced in the Tibetan high altitudes. Wei also said there were challenges with communication and effective implementation working with over a hundred unprofessional (sic) actors and actresses. he film captures the Tibetan nomads traditions and beliefs. In some scenes the nomads wear a mix of western clothing and very traditional Tibetan items such as the nambu, an 8%u201d wide sash often made of yak wool. Tibetans rely heavily on yak for clothing, nourishment, fuel, shelter, most all things vital to their daily survival. The yak can symbolize strength, safety, wealth or luck. This symbolization or offerings can be displayed in butter lamps with the burning of yak butter. In Wei%u2019s multi-award winning film, what is he offering the viewer? When asked if he felt there was anything about the movie that critics were not recognizing he replied, %u201cyes, there are messages I hid in Butter Lamp that are not very easy to interpret.%u201d Wei would not divulge which scenes nor the messages. A few teasers, there is a message with the village chief and the message is related to changes happening in Tibet right now. T>>>>>