Culture
The Ministry of Civil Affairs releases the fourth list of standardized geographical names in Zangnan
The Ministry of Civil Affairs released the fourth list of standardized geographical names in Zangnan (the southern part of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region) on Saturday. According to the official website of the ministry, 30 additional publicly used place names in the Zangnan region has been officially revealed.
Serfs' Emancipation Day Celebrated in Lhasa, Xizang
With thousands watching, a chorus competition was held to celebrate the Serfs' Emancipation Day in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region on the evening of March 27, 2024.
Epic drama "Princess Wencheng" staged in Lhasa, China's Xizang
The 12th season of the epic drama "Princess Wencheng" kicked off in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region on the evening of March 12, 2024. This year, the play has upgraded the hardware supporting facilities, and also the form of stage, performance details, art links, the use of new media technology and other aspects. Since its debut in Lhasa in 2013, more than 1,800 performances of the opera have been staged.
Number of immovable cultural relics in Xizang region rises, survey shows
A symposium on the protection and inheritance of cultural heritage in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region was held in Lhasa on March 4, where it was announced that the total number of immovable cultural relics found in the entire Xizang region had risen to 5,587.
Pema Tso: bringing suggestions for Xizang from field study
“Anthropological research focuses on field investigation. After becoming deputy to the National People’s Congress (NPC), I always think about how to perform my duties better.
Unique party held for upcoming Tibetan New Year
A unique party was held on Saturday at a bookstore for children in Lhasa City where teachers introduced the traditional customs of the Tibetan New Year. During the event, children wearing traditional Tibetan costumes enjoyed musical performance, puppet show and handicraft making, as well as a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour.
Interesting Dragon Elements on Tibetan Carpets
Tibetan Carpet means a cushion on top. It is the most representative artisan craftsmanship in the handmade carpet weaving culture in China. There are many kinds of rugs with unique forms and bright colors. The soft and durable rug is made of good-quality wool, natural pigments, and yarn twisted by hand weaving. In 2006, the Tibetan carpet weaving technique was included in the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Fashion show presents traditional Tibetan costumes in Lhasa
Models present traditional Tibetan costumes during the first Lhasa Fashion Week held at the Potala Palace square in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 24, 2023. Models presented 60 traditional Tibetan costumes in the fashion show.
A Glimpse of Tibetan Ancient Books Protection Work
As the place where Tibetan culture originates and flourishes, Xizang is home to a huge collection of Tibetan ancient books and documents, which are widely distributed in thousands of monasteries and private collectors.
Medog Lotus Bookstore
Medog County, a border town under the jurisdiction of Nyingchi City, has long been nearly isolated from the outside world and was once known as the “isolated plateau island”
Popular mini version of Tibetan handicrafts
Tibetan folk crafts, with a long history and of various kinds, are the crystallization of the wisdom of the Tibetan people and the essence of their culture and art. The ancient Barkhor Street in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region is the gathering point of Tibetan culture. Here, a large number of ethnic handicraft shops are gathered.
