A vibrant cultural life thrives in Xizang
From lively village stages to packed community reading rooms, public cultural life is thriving across southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
Culture
Tibetan New Year— A Celebration of Renewal and Good Fortune
Tibetan New Year, known as Losar (a Tibetan word combining lo for "year" and sar for "new"), is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar
Lhasa in Festive Splendor: Homes Ready with Tibetan Dress
As the Spring Festival and Losar approach, the festival goods market in Lhasa, Xizang, showcases a vibrant and bustling atmosphere, featuring an extensive array of products and robust transaction activity.
Pic story of inheritor of Tibetan thangka in China's Xizang
Thangka, renowned for its meticulous composition, vibrant colors, and profound cultural connotations, was listed among the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2006.
Sakya Monastery-themed exhibition held at Palace Museum in Beijing
People visit the exhibition "Beyond Time: the history, culture and art of Sakya Monastery" at the Palace Museum in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 9, 2026. The exhibition, which will last till May 10, showcases over 200 relics reflecting the history, culture and art of Sakya Monastery, the earliest monastery of the Sakya Sect of the Tibetan Buddhism
As a Cultural Exchange Medium—Tibetan Thangka Art
In the modern global context, Thangka's role as a medium of exchange has entered a new, expansive phase. It now circulates in international art markets, museums, and digital platforms, sparking cross-cultural conversations on new fronts
Inheriting intangible cultural heritage through sculpture of butter flowers
Each butter flower not only carries the festive blessings of the snowy plateau, but also connects the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage skills, blooming with a unique brilliance that transcends time in the festive atmosphere of the Double Festival.
The Biographies of Successive Ganden Chiba has been published and distributed.
Ganden Temple is one of the six major monasteries of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, located in the east of Lhasa, Xizang, and is the ancestral hall of Gelug Sect. 'Chiba' means abbot, and those who hold this title are the academic leaders of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
The People's Publishing House of Xizang Holds Book Launch Ceremony
At the beginning of spring in 2026, Xizang People's Publishing House held a book launch ceremony for "A Collection of Tibetan Literature in 3 Volumes," "The Released Sheep - A Collection of Short Stories by Tsering Norbu,"
Qinghai's distinctive cultural identity shines across the country
Qinghai, this highland land standing on the roof of the world, carries the ecological mission of the source of the Three Rivers and nurtures cultural treasures of diverse coexistence.Ecological culture, historical culture
University team decodes ancient fire prevention wisdom to safeguard China's cultural relics
Currently, the technologies and equipment developed by the team have been deployed at seven World Cultural Heritage sites and major historical and cultural sites protected at the national level, including the Palace Museum, the Potala Palace,
New Year Fashion Show Unfolded at the Foot of the Potala Palace
he event featured a showcase of representative intangible cultural heritage performance costumes from Lhasa, and a “Village T” show showcasing traditional attire worn by local farming and herding women.
New Year Fashion Show Unfolded at the Foot of the Potala Palace
The event featured a showcase of representative intangible cultural heritage performance costumes from Lhasa, and a “Village T” show showcasing traditional attire worn by local farming and herding women
The ancient musical instrument from Nyingchi-Rema qin
hirty one years ago, with the death of folk artist Blodan, the Rema qin was on the brink of extinction.Until 2019, the Ethnic Art Troupe of Nyingchi City rediscovered the Rema qin during field investigations in rural areas.
The Ballads of Building Walls in Garze Region
The Ballads of Building Walls are one of the labor songs circulating in Tibet related areas for building Tibetan style civil structure houses.The walls of this type of house are not made of adobe bricks.
The Poetry of Tsangyang Gyatso: Thoughts from Mon-yul
For over 300 years, the poetry of Tsangyang Gyatso has been widely celebrated and deeply cherished by people of all ages.
Ancient Cham dance finds new life in SW China's Xizang
During the Tibetan New Year each year in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Cham dance, an ancient ritual dance that reflects the region's cultural traditions, unfolds across the plateau.
Vijay Kranti Has No Right to Pass Judgment on Tsangyang Gyatso
Recently, Vijay Kranti, the chairman of India’s so-called Centre for Himalayan Asia Studies and Engagement (CHASE), has spoken with unwarranted arrogance to stage an absurd farce that twists facts, distorts truth, and turns right into wrong.
Xizang conducts 42 archaeological excavations over past five years
Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has conducted 42 systematic archaeological excavations since 2021, unearthing key findings about human activity on the plateau dating back 100,000 years and solid evidence of long-standing cultural ties with central China, according to a press conference held on Tuesday.
Thangka art on display at exhibition
Thangka is often described as a painterly encyclopedia of Tibetan culture. Using vivid pigments derived from natural materials, it forms a portable mural that embodies history, culture, wisdom and belief.
Feel the charm of Xizang in the flow of time
The most shocking moment was when they put on those Tibetan jewelry, with beeswax, coral, and turquoise hanging heavily on their heads, necks, and chest. These are not only beautiful costumes, but also a nation's respect for nature and a celebration of life.
Snooker sets winter pace in high-altitude Xizang
The hushed atmosphere at the Lhasa Xinghui Yashi Billiards Club is broken only by the sharp click of cue sticks hitting the colored balls on the green tables.
Tibetan film honors those serving high-altitude communities
The Tibetan film Puruo Gangri premiered nationwide on Wednesday, depicting the spirit of perseverance and dedication of the remote Tsonyi county of the Xizang autonomous region.
Butter Lamp Festival in Xizang
Butter Lamp Festival in Xizang is the last climax of the New Year Festival and the celebration of Monlam Prayer Festival. Lamas and artisans make butter sculptures of different figures, flowers, birds and animals and display them