Tibet's 1st modern rock band performs to mark founding anniversary

Members of the Tianchu band perform to mark the 17th founding anniversary in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 1, 2016. Tianchu, the region's first modern rock band, consists of six young men of the Tibetan ethnic group. In 2003, they issued a Tibetan-language album with the band name. Two years later, Tianchu was known for its performance in Midi festival. Till now, there are more than 10 rock bands in Tibet. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)

Members of the Tianchu band perform to mark the 17th founding anniversary in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 1, 2016. Tianchu, the region's first modern rock band, consists of six young men of the Tibetan ethnic group. In 2003, they issued a Tibetan-language album with the band name. Two years later, Tianchu was known for its performance in Midi festival. Till now, there are more than 10 rock bands in Tibet. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)

Members of the Tianchu band perform to mark the 17th founding anniversary in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 1, 2016. Tianchu, the region's first modern rock band, consists of six young men of the Tibetan ethnic group. In 2003, they issued a Tibetan-language album with the band name. Two years later, Tianchu was known for its performance in Midi festival. Till now, there are more than 10 rock bands in Tibet. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)