Lhasa holiday shopping in full swing

Photo taken on January 15th shows customers shop for a “lucky goat head” for holiday rituals at Barkhor Plaza in Lhasa. The Tibetan New Year is the most important and elaborate traditional holiday for the Tibetans. Holiday shopping is in full swing on the streets of Lhasa, products are displayed in all the holiday shops at Barkhor Plaza. Many people have come to do their shopping, it is starting to feel like a holiday. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on January 15th shows Lhasa resident Yudron shops for a Buddhist prayer flag tree. The Tibetan New Year is the most important and elaborate traditional holiday for the Tibetans. Holiday shopping is in full swing on the streets of Lhasa, products are displayed in all the holiday shops at Barkhor Plaza. Many people have come to do their shopping, it is starting to feel like a holiday. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on January 15th shows several Tibetan young women shop for the Chema box at a Tibetan holiday product shop on Ramoche Road. The Chema box is a must-have for the holidays, it represents good luck and a bountiful harvest. [Photo/Xinhua]