Lhasa was awarded as “2012 World Festival & Event City” by the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) due to its good performance in community leadership, festival and event partnerships around the world.
The IFEA announced and recognized the 2012 recipients of the “IFEA World Festival & Event City” award during the 57th Annual IFEA Convention & Expo in Denver, Colorado, U.S.A. on September 21, 2012.
Lhasa, capital city of Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has been listed with Sydney, London, Dubai and other famous cities in the world.
According to the organizer, Lhasa was titled due to:
Lhasa, the “Holy Land” in Tibetan language, situated in the north side of Lhasa River which is a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo River, is an ancient city with the history of 1300 years, and full of vigor and vitality.
She is especially famous for its beautiful landscape, long history, splendid culture, unique customs, numerous scenic spots; she has the architecture represented by towering Potala Palace, the folk culture represented by popular Life of King Gesar, Tibetan medicine and Tibetan pharmacy represented by Four-Volume Medical Code, religious cultures represented by multivolume work called Tripitaka, and mass culture represented by self-contained Zang opera.
Since peaceful liberation of Tibet, under the care of the Central Party and the State Council, and correct leadership of CPC Committee and Government of the Autonomous Region, Tibet has received help from people all over the country, especially Beijing and Jiangsu, and has made outstanding achievements on economy and society, created wonders for thousands of years within several decades.
Today, the economy has been developed, and people’s livelihood has been improved in Lhasa which has become an ecological and livable city with the environment of social justice, freedom of faith, and unity and stability. People live and work in peace and contentment.
About the organization:
Founded in 1956 as the Festival Manager's Association, the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) today is The Premiere Association Supporting and Enabling Festival & Event Professionals Worldwide. In partnership with global affiliates under the umbrellas of IFEA Africa, IFEA Asia, IFEA Australia & New Zealand, IFEA Europe, IFEA Latin America, IFEA Middle East, and IFEA North America the organization's common vision is for "A Globally United Industry that Touches Lives in a Positive Way through Celebration".
About the title:
With a target audience that includes all those who produce and support quality celebrations for the benefit of their respective "communities", the IFEA's primary focus is identifying and providing access to the professional resources and networks that will, as stated in our mission, inspire and enable those in our industry to realize their dreams, build community and sustain success through celebration.
Lhasa would hold all kinds of festivals all year around. For instance, in 2013 Lhasa will celebrate Gtsang New Year in January, Tibetan New Year in February, Saga Dawa Festival in May, Ganden Thangka Festival in July, Shoton Festival in August, Ongor Festival in September. In order to help tourists experience Tibetan festival at most, Tibet travel org designed several
Tibet Festival Tours for your option.
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