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Over 300 cultural relic sites newly found in China's Xizang

Over 300 cultural relic sites newly found in China's Xizang

More than 300 cultural relic sites have been uncovered in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region during an ongoing archaeological survey in areas 4,500 meters above the sea level, according to the regional cultural relics bureau.

Paired-up assistance credited for helping modernize Xizang

Paired-up assistance credited for helping modernize Xizang

After two failed attempts to apply for work in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, thousands of kilometers away from his hometown, Li Dong finally succeeded in 2022, following his father's footsteps in aiding the construction of the plateau region.

Unmissable Thangka Art Experience Comes to Beijing

Unmissable Thangka Art Experience Comes to Beijing

Recently, a touring exhibition and live experience programme of Thangka art was held in Beijing. Tashi Gyatso, inheritor of Regong art, the representative item of national intangible cultural heritage, and Thangka painter, participated in this exhibition and brought a wonderful experience class of Thangka art to the capital.

Butter Sculptures in Chokhor Monastery

Butter Sculptures in Chokhor Monastery

Butter sculpture is a special form of Tibetan sculpture art, with its raw material made by mixing white and delicate butter with all kinds of mineral pigments.

Traditional Shoton Festival celebrated in Lhasa, SW China's Xizang

Traditional Shoton Festival celebrated in Lhasa, SW China's Xizang

People carry an enormous rolled-up thangka painting of Buddha towards a platform on the hillside for sunning in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2024. Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival, or Yogurt Festival, began in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Sunday

Intangible Cultural Heritage Tour Held in Yushu, Qinghai Province

Intangible Cultural Heritage Tour Held in Yushu, Qinghai Province

he “Stylish Khampa People” Intangible Cultural Heritage Tour kicked off recently on Jyegu Avenue, Yushu City, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, officially marking the start of the series of activities of the 3rd Sanjiangyuan Ecological Culture Tourism Festival and Yushu Horse Racing Festival in 2024.

Horse racing event kicks off in SW China's Sichuan

Horse racing event kicks off in SW China's Sichuan

Riders participate in a horse racing at a racecourse in Litang County, the Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Garze, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 30, 2024. A horse racing event kicked off in Litang County on Tuesday, attracting nearly 1,000 herdsmen from across the county to participate in a variety of activities.

Rural folk event held in Baiyu County, SW China

Rural folk event held in Baiyu County, SW China

Locals perform Guozhuang dance on a grassland in Baiyu County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, July 27, 2024.

"Ongkor Festival" Celebrated in Lhasa, Xizang

On July 21st, villagers in Nambar Village, Lhasa City, Xizang Autonomous Region, joyfully participated in horse racing to celebrate the annual "Ongkor Festival."

Former thangka painter turns childhood courtyard into trendy cafe in Lhasa

Former thangka painter turns childhood courtyard into trendy cafe in Lhasa

Tenzin Tegchok, a former thangka painter, creates a painting at his cafe on the Barkhor Street in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 5, 2024. Located at a century-old courtyard in the capital city of Xizang, this cafe with exquisite decorations is jointly operated by 28-year-old Tenzin Tegchok and his buddies. The courtyard is not only where Tenzin Tegchok was raised, but also a depot of his reminiscence. The cafe, for its part, has injected much vigor to the time-honored building that accommodates it.