Culture

Epic drama

Epic drama "Princess Wencheng" staged in Lhasa, China's Xizang

The 12th season of the epic drama "Princess Wencheng" kicked off in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region on the evening of March 12, 2024. This year, the play has upgraded the hardware supporting facilities, and also the form of stage, performance details, art links, the use of new media technology and other aspects. Since its debut in Lhasa in 2013, more than 1,800 performances of the opera have been staged.

Number of immovable cultural relics in Xizang region rises, survey shows

Number of immovable cultural relics in Xizang region rises, survey shows

A symposium on the protection and inheritance of cultural heritage in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region was held in Lhasa on March 4, where it was announced that the total number of immovable cultural relics found in the entire Xizang region had risen to 5,587.

Unique party held for upcoming Tibetan New Year

Unique party held for upcoming Tibetan New Year

A unique party was held on Saturday at a bookstore for children in Lhasa City where teachers introduced the traditional customs of the Tibetan New Year. During the event, children wearing traditional Tibetan costumes enjoyed musical performance, puppet show and handicraft making, as well as a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour.

Interesting Dragon Elements on Tibetan Carpets

Interesting Dragon Elements on Tibetan Carpets

Tibetan Carpet means a cushion on top. It is the most representative artisan craftsmanship in the handmade carpet weaving culture in China. There are many kinds of rugs with unique forms and bright colors. The soft and durable rug is made of good-quality wool, natural pigments, and yarn twisted by hand weaving. In 2006, the Tibetan carpet weaving technique was included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.