Culture

1,300-year-old Tibetan temple benefits from government funding

1,300-year-old Tibetan temple benefits from government funding

Thanks to the government's policy on freedom of religious belief, which has been particularly involved since the nation's reform and opening-up, substantial funds have been allocated to the restoration of the ancient Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region, a local monk official reported on Tuesday.

17th edition of ethnic festival kicks off in Gansu

17th edition of ethnic festival kicks off in Gansu

he 17th ethnic culture tourism art festival and traditional sports meeting kicked off recently in Qifeng Tibetan township of Sunan Yugur autonomous county in Zhangye, Gansu province.

Tibet's Xigaze holds horse race to boost traditional sports

Tibet's Xigaze holds horse race to boost traditional sports

Karma Sonam, a rider from a local village, was gracefully riding his black horse, donning light and stunning racing clothes at the horse racing field on Wednesday in Sangsang Township of Xigaze city, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Rock paintings found in NW China's Qinghai

Rock paintings found in NW China's Qinghai

Three rock painting sites have been found in the Tongtian River basin in the source area of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province, according to the Yushu research institute of history and culture, located in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

Culture on top of the world

Culture on top of the world

Known as the roof of the world, the Tibet autonomous region has witnessed steady progress in economic and social development.

New record set by local Tibetan dancers

New record set by local Tibetan dancers

A large-scale intangible culture heritage dance performed by local Tibetans in Shigatse city of the Tibet autonomous region, has been recognized by the World Record Certification Agency as a new record for "the largest-scale performance of Shigatse intangible folk dance".

Exhibition showcases Tibetan folk culture in Lhasa

Exhibition showcases Tibetan folk culture in Lhasa

An exhibition at the Tibet Museum in Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, offers a glimpse into the unique folk culture of Tibet.

Tibetan thangka paintings on show at two museums

Tibetan thangka paintings on show at two museums

A collection of precious duplicates of ancient thangkas and contemporary artworks from Tibet's Sakya county, some of which are being exhibited to the public for the first time, are currently on show at the Shanghai History Museum and Shanghai Xuhui Art Museum.

Tibet Story: Tibetan opera hits high notes among youngsters

Tibet Story: Tibetan opera hits high notes among youngsters

Standing in the middle of the stage, Dampa Phuntsok, 13, sang a melody from a centuries-old Tibetan opera. His young but vibrant voice enlivened the Dzongyab Lukhang Park at the foot of the majestic Potala Palace in Lhasa.

Tibetan craftsman repairs palm-leaf books to preserve old texts

Tibetan craftsman repairs palm-leaf books to preserve old texts

At Truzing Palace of Norbulingka, a world heritage site in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, thousands of ancient books featuring various themes are stored on shelves. All the old books are preserved by a unique binding technique using two wooden clamping planks wrapped in pieces of cloth.

More training sought to build up Tibetan medicine

More training sought to build up Tibetan medicine

The number of experts in Tibetan medicine has been continuously growing in the Tibet autonomous region over the past decade, according to the region's Health Commission at a conference on the development of Tibetan medicine on Wednesday.