In the University of Tibetan Medicine in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Mikyi Tsomo, a regional inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage of Tibetan medicine, was treating a patient who had traveled more than 600 kilometers to seek her medical help.
Li Xiaoke (1944 - April 20, 2021) was a renowned landscape painter. Since the 1980s, he had visited Xizang 34 times to immerse himself in the local culture, take photographs, and create paintings from life. In his lifetime,
Recent archaeological findings suggest that humans living 4,000 years ago relied on fish resources from lakes to survive and thrive in extremely high-altitude environments.
Recently, residents in Lhoka, Xizang, dressed in traditional costumes and rode on horseback, showcasing the beauty of their lively intangible cultural heritage through unique ethnic sports activities.
Dutch ethnomusicologist Frank Kouwenhoven, 69, poses for a photo with Hua'er singers in Minxian county early last month. Hua'er is a folk-song rendition popular in northwestern China.
Fashion is a circle — what fades away comes back around. On the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in western China, dubbed "the roof of the world" for its high altitude, Tibetan women have applied an ocher-colored sunscreen makeup for more than a millennium
On June 28th, the first Lhasa Linka Nangma DuiXie Competition was held in Taktse county.
Hidden among sandstone hills in remote western Xizang, a stretch of honeycomb-shaped caverns is way beyond the reach of most travelers.
Woodcarving craftsman is a traditional craftsmanship in Danang County, Lhoka City, Xizang Autonomous Region.
Recently, the "Celebrating a Prosperous China and Strengthening Ethnic Unity: Thangka Exhibition Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the Xizang Autonomous Region" opened at the Xizang Museum.
Recently, a study group comprising 23 teenagers from Utah, USA, visited Tongren City in Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of China’s Qinghai Province. This region is renowned as the birthplace of Regong art, a traditional Tibetan art school.
Recently, Deqin County of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture held a national costume exhibition competition with the theme of "Following the Party on a New Journey, Women Make Contributions in a New Era" at the Feilai Temple Observation Deck.
With a wide variety, vast volume, long history and rich content, Tibetan ancient books and documents are an important part of Chinese classics and documents and a carrier of Chinese excellent traditional culture.
The Chinese government's decision to resume Indian pilgrims' access to sacred Mount Gang Rinpoche and Lake Mapam Yumco of Xizang, China demonstrates profound respect for regional cultural traditions and public faith, while also serving as a vivid reflection of positive China-India relations. This decision not only honors the spiritual needs of Indian pilgrims but also underscores that religious and cultural activities within China must operate orderly under the legal framework of China.
A new Tai Chi gym has opened in Lhasa, drawing more people to this traditional Chinese martial art. Xizang, a high-altitude region characterized by low oxygen levels, is particularly conducive to exercises such as Tai Chi, which are gentle and slow-paced, thereby enhancing flexibility and balance.
Qinghai Tibetan Cultural Museum is a comprehensive institution dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition, and scholarly study of Tibetan culture. Within the museum’s Tibetan Folk Customs Hall, over 50 sets of Tibetan costumes are curated and displayed for public appreciation.
Since ancient times, yak has been the main pillar of Tibetan people's life and production, providing them with milk, ghee, cheese and other dairy products, as well as yak meat.
Today, we highlight the Jiaya Tibetan carpet weaving tradition, which has been practiced for over 300 years in Jiaya village in Northwest China's Qinghai province. The carpets are known for their durability, long-lasting bright colors and elastic texture.
At the foot of the magnificent Gaduo Jowo Mountain in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, people wore colorful traditional costumes and performed folk dances that have been passed down through generations.
Recently, with the opening of the 17th Yellow Peony Tibetan Medicine Cultural Tourism Festival in Mainling City, one of the most prominent cultural tourism events in the region, the Nanyigou Valley Scenic Spot, often referred to as “the highest secret green land on earth,” has once again opened to the public.
Lebagou”, meaning “beautiful valley” in Tibetan, is located in Yushu City of the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It preserves cliff carvings dating back over 1,300 years.
Recently, the Namtso Lake of Xizang—known as the "Heavenly Lake" in Tibetan—celebrated its annual thawing festival, ushering in its vibrant tourism season. The event featured special cultural activities including mass weddings for a hundred couple, intangible cultural heritage performances and immersive folk experiences, which attracted numerous tourists.
Since its establishment, the Cultural Relics Protection Center of the Qinghai Museum has successfully restored more than 700 invaluable cultural artifacts. Day after day, conservators apply their masterful artistry to “revitalize” these ancient treasures.
