Festivals
Tibet is famous for its festivals that attract visitors from all over the world. During the big Buddhist festivals enormous Buddha paintings on fabric (Thangkas) are unrolled and worshipped by monks and locals. Tibetan dancing and opera provide entertainment. Horse festivals also attract big crowds to enjoy the races, horsemanship, and catching up with family and friends.
Yogurt Festival
During the time of Buddha Sakyamuni, all the monks in the monasteries had to go out in towns and cities to get alms from the local communities. Once during the time of monsoon, he found lots of insects and living being around the walking path of the Monastery. After seeing these, he makes rules for… Read more →
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Festivals
Amdo-Rebgong Lurol-Oracle Festival
Lurol is a spiritual festival, which happens before the harvest in Amdo Rebgong area and lasts for 10 ten days in 20 or so farming villages. Normally it involves the Oracle leading spiritual dance with village men and starts by larger offerings at the house of traditional local warriors. The key purpose is to request… Read more →
Region: Amdo
Attraction Category: Festivals
Kham-Litang Horse Race Festival
We specialize in providing unique cultural experiences through festivals such as horse races. Each summer, horse racing is a popular past time in rural areas of Tibet. The Litang horse race festival is one of the biggest festivals on the Tibetan Plateau, which is held annually in the 6th month of Tibetan Calendar. The horse… Read more →
Region: Kham
Attraction Category: Festivals
Gyantse Damak (Gyantse Horse racing festival)
Gyantse Damak or the Gyantse Horse racing festival is celebrated in the town of Gyantse. The Gyantse is considered as the leading producer of barley in Tibet, and the town has significant cultural Influences in Tibetan Culture and tradition. The festival has more than 500 Years of History. It was started by the prince Gungsang Rabten in the… Read more →
Region: U-Tsang
Attraction Category: Festivals
Losar
Losar means Tibetan New year. It is one of the most important festivals in the entire years, similar to the Christmas in West and Spring festival in Other parts of China. During the Losar, the Tibetan New year, we will make sure every one of back home to celebrate it. The celebration of the Tibetan new… Read more →