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It is said that the first Tibetan opera originated in Shannan during the 14 th century. Thangthong Gyalpo, a prestigious monk of the Kagyu Sect, organized the first Tibetan Opera team in Chonggye County and performed operas in order to raise funds for bridge construction.&nbsp;</p> <p>There are two schools of Tibetan Opera now. Tibetan Opera in Shannan belongs to the white mask school of opera. The white mask school is characterized by primitive and plain performances descended from the early period. The second school is called the blue mask. It evolved after the white mask school and is symbolized by gorgeous costumes and diversity in voices. Tibetan Opera in Shigatse and Lhasa fall into the blue mask school.&nbsp; <br /> &nbsp; <br /> Time-honored, the white mask Tibetan Opera groups of Shannan enjoy a great deal of prestige in Tibet. On the annual Shoton Festival, a festival of yogurts and Tibetan operas, their performances always rank at the top.&nbsp;</p> <p>Choshio Dance&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /> Dating back over 1,000 years, the Choshio Dance is a dance to frighten away devils and pray for good luck and harvests. It is enjoyed on many important occasions and festivals in Tibet. It is fairly popular in Shannan and Shigatse, although the styles differ slightly depending on the region. In Shannan, the two leading dancers wear white masks. One of the dancers stands in front of the dancing square while the second stands behind it. The other dancers wear long braids, and each carries a small drum fastened on the waist. Accompanied by thunder-like drumbeats, the dancers' braids swirl around with their bodies, creating a spectacular and impressive sight. The Choshio Dance was performed at the inauguration ceremony of the Samye Monastery as well as at the wedding ceremony of Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> </div> <div class="pagebreak">page:<strong><a href="../Html/200792010125-1.Html">[1]page</a>&nbsp;</strong></div> <div id="txtBottom"> <span>[<A href="javascript:doPrint()"> Printing</A>] [<A class=black href="javascript:window.close()">Closure</A>]</span> </div><!--/ txtBottom--> <div id="next" style="margin-left:20px;"> <div> <p> <span style="font-size:12px; font-weight:bold;">More Information Related to Best Travel Time</span></p> <ul> <xoYu_CMS_CODE:NEWS:NEWS_TOP><a title="TTB permit package tour" href="../Html/2008616225145-1.Html">TTB permit package tour</a><p><a title="Tibet Travel Permit (Tibet Visa)FAQ" href="../Html/2008117231341-1.Html">Tibet Travel Permit (Tibet Visa)FAQ</a><p><a title="the arrival of left Lhasa" href="../Html/200710911310-1.Html">the arrival of left Lhasa</a><p><a title="The Best Touring Season of Lhasa" href="../Html/200710910482-1.Html">The Best Touring Season of Lhasa</a><p><a title="Ali area of Tibet is expected to become a new tourist hotline" href="../Html/2007108103239-1.Html">Ali area of Tibet is expected to become a new tourist hotline</a><p><a title="Everest is becoming a paradise for tourists" href="../Html/2007108103039-1.Html">Everest is becoming a paradise for tourists</a><p><a title="Samye Monastery cruise ticket prices and costs" href="../Html/2007108102636-1.Html">Samye Monastery cruise ticket prices and costs</a><p><a title="Tibet for foreign pilgrims reception centers dedicated" href="../Html/2007108102412-1.Html">Tibet for foreign pilgrims reception centers dedicated</a><p><a title="Traffic to the Samye Monastery Strategy" href="../Html/2007108102152-1.Html">Traffic to the Samye Monastery Strategy</a><p><a title="Travel Tips of Chamdo" href="../Html/2007921105812-1.Html">Travel Tips of Chamdo</a><p><a title="Travel Tips in Shannan " href="../Html/2007920101549-1.Html">Travel Tips in Shannan </a><p><a title="Shopping in Shannan" href="../Html/2007920101258-1.Html">Shopping in Shannan</a><p><a title="The Dinning in Shannan" href="../Html/200792010854-1.Html">The Dinning in Shannan</a><p><a title="The Lodging in Shannan " href="../Html/200792010526-1.Html">The Lodging in Shannan </a><p><a title="The Entertainment of Shannan" href="../Html/200792010125-1.Html">The Entertainment of Shannan</a><p><a title="The Festivals in Shannan " href="../Html/200792095742-1.Html">The Festivals in Shannan </a><p><a title="The Attractions of Shannan" href="../Html/200792095549-1.Html">The Attractions of Shannan</a><p><a title="Shannan Overview " href="../Html/200792094729-1.Html">Shannan Overview </a><p><a title="Entertainment of Lhasa" href="../Html/200791810144-1.Html">Entertainment of Lhasa</a><p><a title="Lodging in Lhasa" href="../Html/2007918101019-1.Html">Lodging in Lhasa</a><p></xoYu_CMS_CODE:NEWS:NEWS_TOP></ul> </div> </div> </div> <!--/ leftMainContent--> </div><!--/ leftMain--> <div id="rightMain"> <div id="thisformdiv"> <form action=" http://www.tibettravel.org/tibettravel/order/order_save.asp" method="post" id="thisform" name="myform" onSubmit="return check()"> <fieldset> <legend>Want a Quick Answer?</legend> <p><label for="name" accesskey="9">Name:&nbsp;</label> <input type="text" id="name" name="Fullname" tabindex="1"></p> <p> <label for="email">Email:&nbsp;</label> <input type="text" id="email" name="Email"tabindex="2"></p> <p> <label for="request">Your Request</label> <input type="text" value="3" name="type1" style="display:none" /> <input type="text" value="Quick Book" name="title" style="display:none" /> <label> <textarea name="content" id="text1" rows="3" onBlur="if (value ==''){value='Question not answered? 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