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The Grand Summons Ceremony is held from the 4th to the 25th day of the first Tibetan month. Lamas from the Zhaibung, Sera, and Ganden Monasteries gather mainly in the Jokhang Monastery in Lhasa for the recitation of Buddhist sutras, examinations for the Buddhist academic degree of Geshi, alms given by various benefactors, religious rituals, and recreational activities. On the evening of the 15th day of the first Tibetan month, butter is added to the butter lamps before the statue of Buddha. In Tibetan, this is called Gyiaqoiba, which highlights the Grand Summons Ceremony. On Barkor Street, which wraps around Jokhang Monastery, there are many wood frames that are dozens of meters high. The wood frames are covered with numerous burning butter lamps and are hung with colorful butter sculptures in the shape of rare animals, auspicious patterns, and Buddhas, which tell religious stories and legends. They are lifelike in the flickering light. On the 25th day, there is a horse race, and on the 26th day, horsemanship and shooting are held.
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