Culture
Retired artist devotes weekends to passing on Tibetan opera in Xizang
Pasang teaches children Tibetan opera at the public art center in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 14, 2025.
Yak Racing Event of 2025 Dama Festival in Gyangze Masterfully Held
Recently, the yak racing event of the 2025 Dama Festival was held in Gyangze County, Xigaze, Xizang. This event, which showcased a yak racing competition, drew 30 yaks from diverse towns and villages within Gyangze County to compete together.
Vibrant Tibetan culture defies false claims
Certain foreign elements have been spreading lies about the Xizang autonomous region, claiming a "cultural genocide" is being carried out in the region.
Naadam fair brings festivities to grasslands in NW China's Qinghai
Traditional games and festivities drew crowds to the grasslands in Golmud city, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, during a recent Naadam fair.
Lhasa Youth Commence an Enriching Journey in Night School
On September 1, the second session of the “Youth Night School” in Lhasa, Xizang Autonomous Region, officially commenced.
Plateau county in NW China finds strength in basketball
As dusk settled over Chahandusi township in Salar autonomous county of Xunhua, Haidong, northwest China's Qinghai province, the sound of cheering rose from a township-level basketball game. Spectators packed several rows deep around the court, their applause and shouts echoing into the night.
Qinghai rides carpets, culture to new prosperity
Would it be a surprise to learn that plush carpets underfoot at Dubai International Airport, Carnival cruise ships, and Las Vegas hotels often come from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau?
Treasures on Plateau: The Vajrakilaya Ritual at Sakya Monastery
On September 1, at Sakya Monastery in Xigaze City, the Xizang Autonomous Region, monks convened to conduct the Vajrakilaya ritual.
Ming Dynasty edict at Xizang Museum historical witness to central authorities' governance, exchanges with Xizang
As the Xizang Autonomous Region celebrates its 60th founding anniversary, the Xizang Museum in Lhasa has become a must-visit landmark, drawing crowds with an exhibition that puts an over 600-year-old imperial edict at the center of attention.
The Inheritance of Intangible Cultural Heritage “Comes to Life” During the Shoton Festival
The annual Lhasa Shoton Festival commenced on August 23 in Xizang. This festival, featured the Buddha Painting Unfolding Ceremony, Tibetan opera performances, a horse racing competition, and a trade fair, has evolved into a multifaceted event that seamlessly integrates artistic performances, cultural exchanges, product exhibitions and sales, sports competitions, as well as tourism and leisure activities.
The elegance of Mengthang: The sacred Thangka artistry of Xizang
The Mengthang school of painting was founded in the 15th century by Menla Dondrup Gyatso in Lhozhag County, Shannan, within China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
"art on the nib"-Regong Art Exchange Conference held in Lhasa
On July 27, Regong Art Exchange Conference with the theme of "art on the nib" was held in Norbulingka, Lhasa, Xizang
Tibetan opera staged in celebration of traditional Shoton Festival in Lhasa, China's Xizang
An artist participates in Tibetan opera performances in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 24, 2025.
Xizang culture expands creative output
Over decades of sustained efforts, authorities in the Xizang autonomous region have significantly advanced the protection, inheritance, and development of its intangible cultural heritage.
Tibetan archivist preserves history in retirement
Despite retiring at the end of last year, veteran Tibetan archive restoration specialist Dadron is still guiding efforts to preserve historical documents in the Xizang autonomous region.
inheritor of Lhasa costume making technique in China's Xizang
As one of the main categories of traditional Tibetan costumes, Lhasa costume distinguishes itself from others with its vivid features such as large waistline,
China's Xizang improves protection of intangible cultural heritage
The protection of intangible cultural heritage in Xizang has steadily improved, with 473 million yuan (about 66 million U.S. dollars) from the central and regional governments earmarked from 2012 to 2024 for the protection of intangible cultural heritage items on the national representative list and other related fields
Intangible Cultural Heritage：The Angla Qianhu Memory Museum is officially operation
On August 12th, Intangible Cultural Heritage-Angla Qianhu Memory Museum located in Angla Township, Jianzha County, Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, was officially unveiled.
Researcher opens up digital future of ancient Tibetan script
In southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, the ancient Tibetan script, which dates back over 1,300 years, is now seamlessly integrated into modern digital life.
Young voices carry Tibetan opera's ancient echoes
As the drums rolled, performers wearing blue masks took to the stage, enthralling the audience with powerful vocals and bold dance moves.
World's cyclists hail Xizang's outdoor sports potential
Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region's landscapes, high-altitude roads and improving race organization are earning praise from cyclists worldwide, as the 2025 China Xizang Trans-Himalaya International Cycling Race concluded Sunday.
The first Rural Music Culture Festival successfully concluded in Wendu Township
On August 8th, the first Rural Music and Culture Festival with the theme of "the beautiful Xunhuaand the Hometown of Panchen Lama" came to a successful conclusion in Wendu Tibetan Township.