Traditional Festivals in Tibet and Kham-Amdo

There are Information about traditional folk festivals, monastery festivals in Tibet and in the eastern Tibetan areas Kham-Amdo of the provinces Sichuan, Gansu, Qinghai and Yunnan.

Tibetans have a long history and splendid culture. The traditional festivals play an important and brilliant role in Tibetan culture. These festivals have been presenting the customs and habits, beliefs and high moral standards of the Tibetans for a long time. The festivities still play an important role in modern time.

Shaman Festival in Tongren
The Shaman Festival in summer is a traditional folk festival that spreads widely in Tibetan and Tu Nationality in Regong (Tongren) of Qinghai Province. Held every year between 17 and 25 of the...
Naqu Horse Racing Festival
Called “Dakchun” in Tibetan, the Naqu Horse Racing Festival is considered as the largest traditional festival in Northern Tibet. It is celebrated annually on August 10th of Gregorian...
Damxung Horse Racing Festival
In the Tibetan language, “Damg” means Damgxung and “Jiren” means a praying ceremony, so “Damg Jiren” is a praying ceremony for Damgxung. Actually, in the...
Rite of Erecting Prayer Flag Pole in Tsurpu Monastery
Every 8th April of Tibetan calendar, a Tibetan Buddhist ritual about erecting prayer flag pole is held at Tsurpu Monastery, and the worshipers who come here for pilgrimage reaches 80 thousands....
Thangka Festival during Summer Prayer at Tsurpu Monastery
Exhibition of huge Thangka with Buddha image is held on 11th April of Tibetan calendar. On that day, believers from all over Tibet gather at the Tsurpu Monastery, 60 km away from west of Lhasa....
Treasure Show Festival at Shitsang Monastery in Luqu
Located at Xinsi Village, Xicang Township, Luqu County, Gannan Prefecture, Gansu Province, the full name of Shitsang Monastery is “Shitsang Ganden Chokhorling”. Built in 1839 by the...
New Year Festival in Lhasa, Tibet
Tibetan New Year is a traditional festival of the Tibetans. On the first day of the Tibetan New Year, the entire populace greet one another with the words “tashi delek” and...
Great Butter Festival of Tibet
The fifteenth day of the first lunar month is an occasion of great celebration throughout China as people light up their home and surroundings with lanterns for the Lantern Festival. In Tibet,...
Bathing Festival in Tibet
It is called “Gama Rije” in Tibetan language, and has a history of over 800 yeas in Lhasa, Xigaze (Shigatse) and Shannan. It generally lasts seven days, between the sixth day to twelfth...
Ongkor Festival in Tibet
This Festival is prevalent in rural areas, especially in those areas along the middle reach of the Yarlung Tsangpo River and Lhasa River Valley. In Tibetan language, “Ong” means the...
Horse Racing Festival in Pastoral Area of Tibet
Horses have been good companions of the Tibetan people for generations. Therefore, festivals themed in horse race are imperative. The horse race festivals are held in many areas, among which, The...

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