Culture

Xizang Story: Tibetan doctor brings ancient healing to global stage

Xizang Story: Tibetan doctor brings ancient healing to global stage

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’s Art Exhibition Opened in Xizang Art Museum

Li Xiaoke’s Art Exhibition Opened in Xizang Art Museum

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,

Singing the praises of folk culture

Singing the praises of folk culture

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.

Ethnic Costume Exhibition Competition in Deqin County

Ethnic Costume Exhibition Competition in Deqin County

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.

Sacred mountains witness civilizational dialogue

Sacred mountains witness civilizational dialogue

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.

People Practice Tai Chi in Lhasa

People Practice Tai Chi in Lhasa

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.

Colorful Tibetan Costumes: The “Fashion Show” from the Plateau

Colorful Tibetan Costumes: The “Fashion Show” from the Plateau

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.

Tibet Food: yak meat on tip of tongue

Tibet Food: yak meat on tip of tongue

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.

Witnessing heritage: Xi's cultural encounters

Witnessing heritage: Xi's cultural encounters

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.

Namtso Lake Thawing Festival: Warming up for Tourism Season

Namtso Lake Thawing Festival: Warming up for Tourism Season

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.