Tibet beads

  As an important part of Tibetan Buddhism culture, Tibet beads are prevalent among the jewelry and antiques markets. The most famous kind of Tibet beads is Dzi bead, with its authentic handicraft lost dated back to Tang Dynasty, making the precious antiques more valuable in the current market. The musical instruments used in the…

November 13, 2013 BY Kunga

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Auspicious Goddess Festival

Auspicious Goddess Festival

  The Auspicious Goddess Festival takes place on the 15th day of the 10th Tibetan month. On that day, women go to worship the statue of White Lhamo Goddess in the Jokhang Monastery, and carry the statue around Barkor Street as a token of worship.

November 12, 2013 BY Kunga

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Tibetan noodle: an organic fusion of ancient history and modern city

Cailan, a famous gourmet says that a good food can not be judged by words but by tongues. Tibetan noodle, a good food that Tibetans will never be tired of eating, a distinctive smell that is alluring to many tourists, is really unique and impressive. The picture taken on the streets of Lhasa City record…

November 12, 2013 BY Kunga

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Air Dried Beef for New Year

It’s a tradition for Tibetans to eat air dried beef in Tibetan New Year. Many Lhasa citizens will begin their festival preparations like making air-dried beef. Lots of chunks of yak meat for sale are against the fence of Tuan Jie Xin Cun community of Cheng Guan district. “Every chunk of air-dried beef costs over…

November 11, 2013 BY Kunga

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Bathing Festival

The Bathing Festival is in the early part of the 8th Tibetan month. This festival lasts for seven days. During this period, the Chishan Star appears. Men and women, old and young, go bathing in nearby rivers and lakes. Legend has it that those who take a dip in the river water at this point…

November 11, 2013 BY Kunga

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Amazing Landscape in Western Tibet

Nagri in western Tibet is home to dozens of holy lakes and mountains in Tibet such as the Mt. Kailash and the Mapam Yumco Holy Lake ( or Manasarovar Lake). The region still remains mysterious and untouchable for its high elevation and remote location. However, its splendid landscapes, typical customs and the strong atmosphere of…

November 8, 2013 BY Kunga

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Shoton Festival

Shoton Festival

The Shoton (Sour Milk Drinking) Festival takes place in the early days of the 7th Tibetan month. This turns out to be the most lively festival of the year. During celebrations, the Lhasans visit lingka woods. On the 30th day of the 6th Tibetan month, the Buddha Painting Displaying Festival is held in the Zhaibung…

November 8, 2013 BY Kunga

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Tibet Code

“Tibet Code”: Hollywood’s bestseller zest in shooting Tibet

As a worldwide fever of bestseller adaptation keeps rolling, Hollywood was attracted to “The Tibet Code”. On June 7, 2013, Dream Works Animation — makers of “Kung Fu Panda”— announced they were teaming up with the China Film Group, a state-owned company, to make “The Tibet Code”. The movie will be an adaptation of a…

November 7, 2013 BY Kunga

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Ritual Walk

Festival of the Ritual Walk Around Holy Mountains

The Festival of the Ritual Walk Around Holy Mountains is held on the 4th day of the 6th Tibetan month. Called “Zhuba Ceshi” in Tibetan, the festival marks Sakyamuni’s first effort to turn the Wheel of Dharma. On this day, young men and women in Lhasa go visit mountainous monasteries in the northern suburb. They…

November 7, 2013 BY Kunga

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Ancient dance

Ancient dance inherited in rural Tibet

Mina Qiangmu is one of the oldest Tibetan dances. As one of the regional intangible cultural heritage of Tibet Autonomous Region, Mina Qiangmu is gaining more attention regarding its preservation and development. Demo Monastery, located in Nichi Village of Nyingchi County, is the major cradleland of Mi-nyag Qiangmu and Demo Qiangmu, a religious “holy dance”.…

November 6, 2013 BY Kunga

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