Art show held to celebrate Chongyang Festival in Lhasa, Tibet
Senior artists perform during an art show celebrating the Chongyang Festival in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2023.
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Tibetan medicine professor looks back at his university's decades of growth
The University of Tibetan Medicine in the Tibet autonomous region has cultivated more than 7,600 Tibetan medicine professionals since its founding in 1989, professors from the university said last week.
Shanghai-Tibet collaboration takes traditional clothing to brand new heights
Under clear blue skies and with the snowcapped Nechen Kangsang Mountain as a backdrop, a fashion show was held at Mayor village at an altitude of 4,800 meters. The models presented a heart-stopping visual feast for spectators.
1,300-year-old Tibetan temple benefits from government funding
Thanks to the government's policy on freedom of religious belief, which has been particularly involved since the nation's reform and opening-up, substantial funds have been allocated to the restoration of the ancient Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region, a local monk official reported on Tuesday.
China invests heavily in Tibet's cultural heritage affairs
China has invested significantly in the cultural heritage affairs of the Tibet Autonomous Region, with 2.17 billion yuan (about 302 million U.S. dollars) spent on this sector from 2016 to 2020.
Tibet makes strides in preserving ancient books at Potala Palace
The Potala Palace management authority has announced significant achievements in preserving and utilizing its extensive collection of ancient books and documents, thanks to a special project.
Monks unfurl giant artworks as Shoton begins
Traditional holiday also known as Yogurt Festival attracts thousands of people
17th edition of ethnic festival kicks off in Gansu
he 17th ethnic culture tourism art festival and traditional sports meeting kicked off recently in Qifeng Tibetan township of Sunan Yugur autonomous county in Zhangye, Gansu province.
2023 Lhasa Shoton Festival kicked off on August 16
The 2023 Lhasa Shoton Festival is held during August 16-22 in Lhasa.
Tibet's Xigaze holds horse race to boost traditional sports
Karma Sonam, a rider from a local village, was gracefully riding his black horse, donning light and stunning racing clothes at the horse racing field on Wednesday in Sangsang Township of Xigaze city, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
Rock paintings found in NW China's Qinghai
Three rock painting sites have been found in the Tongtian River basin in the source area of the Yangtze River in northwest China's Qinghai Province, according to the Yushu research institute of history and culture, located in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.
Culture on top of the world
Known as the roof of the world, the Tibet autonomous region has witnessed steady progress in economic and social development.
New record set by local Tibetan dancers
A large-scale intangible culture heritage dance performed by local Tibetans in Shigatse city of the Tibet autonomous region, has been recognized by the World Record Certification Agency as a new record for "the largest-scale performance of Shigatse intangible folk dance".
Exhibition showcases Tibetan folk culture in Lhasa
An exhibition at the Tibet Museum in Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, offers a glimpse into the unique folk culture of Tibet.
Tibetan thangka paintings on show at two museums
A collection of precious duplicates of ancient thangkas and contemporary artworks from Tibet's Sakya county, some of which are being exhibited to the public for the first time, are currently on show at the Shanghai History Museum and Shanghai Xuhui Art Museum.
Tibet Story: Tibetan opera hits high notes among youngsters
Standing in the middle of the stage, Dampa Phuntsok, 13, sang a melody from a centuries-old Tibetan opera. His young but vibrant voice enlivened the Dzongyab Lukhang Park at the foot of the majestic Potala Palace in Lhasa.
Tibetan craftsman repairs palm-leaf books to preserve old texts
At Truzing Palace of Norbulingka, a world heritage site in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, thousands of ancient books featuring various themes are stored on shelves. All the old books are preserved by a unique binding technique using two wooden clamping planks wrapped in pieces of cloth.
Murals seen in Donggar and Piyang grottoes in Tibet
Frescoes that are currently open to the public mainly depict Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and other deities, but also feature animals that are not native to Ngari.
Popular science on the plateau: Tibetan medicine book--The Four Medical Classics
On the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, there is a famous proverb-One cannot be a doctor without reading The Four Medical Classics. The Four Medical Classics was finished at the end of the 8th century.
When traditional culture meets cultural creativity
From vivid and lively Tibetan drama dolls to Tibetan-style tableware, from scarves, tapestry to embroidered shoes, cloth bags, pillows with Tibetan elements ...
(InTibet)Craftsman inherits horse bag making skills in Tibet
At Sonam Qoipei's workshop of handmade horse bag, various types of horse bags are neatly placed on the cabinets.
Exhibition displays diversity, charms of artifacts related to Tibet
A joint exhibition of Tibet-themed artifacts opened on Saturday at the Palace Museum in Beijing, demonstrating the diversity and artistic charms of cultural relics related to Tibet.
More training sought to build up Tibetan medicine
The number of experts in Tibetan medicine has been continuously growing in the Tibet autonomous region over the past decade, according to the region's Health Commission at a conference on the development of Tibetan medicine on Wednesday.
Aroma of Chinese Lamian noodles wafts to Belt and Road countries
Lamian noodles, or hand-pulled noodles, is a traditional Chinese dish. It has a variety of appetizing flavors such as Qinghai Lamian noodles and Lanzhou beef Lamian noodles.
Rare cliff carving Buddhist statues found in Tibet
Archaeologists in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region have found 10 Buddhist statues dating back to the period from the late 8th century to early 9th century, according to the regional institute of cultural relics protection.