Culture

The times are a-changing in Nixi

The times are a-changing in Nixi

The streets of modern-day Shangri-La have become somewhat of a magnet for couples tying the knot. On any given day, you'll likely stumble upon a wedding party.

2016 Yarlung Commodity Fair held in Lhoka

2016 Yarlung Commodity Fair held in Lhoka

Focusing on the development idea of "innovation, harmony, green, open and sharing" centering Lhoka City's local characteristics, 2016 Yarlung Commodity Fair provides a platform for products. ..

The People and Sights on RMB

The People and Sights on RMB

The two beautiful young women featured on the 1980 version of 20-cent note of RMB were based on real people.

Tibet Museum to be renovated

Tibet Museum to be renovated

The Tibet Museum in Lhasa will undergo a massive renovation that will more than double its current size.

Colorful Tibetan costume

Colorful Tibetan costume

Photo shows Tibetan women's costumes of Amdo County, Nagqu Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Zhenda Guozhuang: Combination of Dynamism and Tenderness

Zhenda Guozhuang: Combination of Dynamism and Tenderness

Zhenda Guozhuang or circle dance has a history of one hundred years. In the beginning, only been an activity held by masses in rural regions after busy season to celebrate harvest and also wish everyone good health, ..

Tibetan chess: an ancient tradition

Tibetan chess: an ancient tradition

Tibetan chess, known as "mimang", is a popular game on the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau. It is based in the culture of the Bon religion, and is an integral part of Tibetan culture.

The 100-meter Thangka on display in Tianjin

The 100-meter Thangka on display in Tianjin

The “Snowy-land and Dharmadhatu–land Treasury”—the Qianzhuang Regong Thangka Art Exhibition was held on November the 15th, in Binhai New District of Tianjin. ..

Tibetan jade sculptures come to life

Tibetan jade sculptures come to life

At the 11th China (Beijing) International Cultural & Creative Industry Expo, the Buddha sculptures in the Tibet booth attracted a lot of attention.

Tibetan women's Paang-den shines with modern design

Tibetan women's Paang-den shines with modern design

A group of ballerinas bear rainbow-like colors and have square-shaped heads. Inspired by the color Tibetan women's colorful apron paang-den their boots, shoes are new design from Tan Xue , designer Artplus ..

Retraces Ancient Tang-Tubo Trail kicks off

Retraces Ancient Tang-Tubo Trail kicks off

"Retraces Ancient Tang-Tubo Trail" activity of Spectacular Views (Jin Cai Shi Jie), one travel program CCTV, was launched on November 5th in the ancient city Xi'an, capital Tang Dynasty. ..

Xiaqiong Monastery

Xiaqiong Monastery

The Xiaqiong Monastery is a provincial-level cultural relic protected site in Hualong County, Qinghai Province. It located 95 kilometers from the provincial capital of Xining, 15-kilometer on south stretch ..

Tibet comes to Houston

Tibet comes to Houston

A delegation from Tibet shared their history, life and culture through discussions, a photo exhibition, film, dance music performance with Houston residents on Wednesday, at the University of Houston, St. ..

Tibetan paper: traditional craftwork's new development

Tibetan paper: traditional craftwork's new development

"Tibetan paper, as one kind of its function has been replaced by more and products; while ethnic craftwork artwork, it strong vitality broad market prospect," the head Tibetan traditional company said. ..