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Rural library enriches residents' cultural life
In 2012, a rural library was established in the north community of Najin Road, Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region, which aimed to encourage local residents to read to improve their cultural quality.
People celebrate Tibetan New Year in China's Tibet
People dressed in traditional costumes celebrate the Tibetan New Year in Shannan, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 3, 2022. The Tibetan New Year, a traditional festival of the Tibetan ethnic minority, falls on Thursday this year.
Tibetan coins minted by central government of Qing Dynasty
In the 57th year of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing dynasty, after the end of the Gurkha War the central government of the Qing dynasty appointed general Fu Kang'an to lead the drafting of the money law in Tibet, set up a minting institution, and prepar
Traditional Tibetan costumes thrive in modern era
Guozhuang dance, meaning singing and dancing in a circle in the Tibetan language, is usually performed for celebration and recreation in Benzilan Town, Diqing, Yunnan Province.
Tibetan New Year flowers made to welcome Losar in Lhasa
“The technique of dyeing these flowers is an intangible cultural heritage of Lhasa, and it is also a traditional characteristic industry of our community. It helps increase a lot of cash income for residents every year.” Dawa Tsering, head of the Sangmu c
Tibetan kids enjoy New Year cultural and folk activities
To celebrate the upcoming Tibetan New Year which falls on March 3 this year, a Tibetan Kid Costume Show was held in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, on Saturday.
Tibetan opera on King Gesar plays in Beijing
Tibetan opera "Racing Horse to be a King" is performed by Yel Bumen Tibetan Opera Troupe from Garze Prefecture, Sichuan Province at Tianqiao Performing Art Center in Beijing, Capital City of China on Jan 18. The script is excerpted and adapted f
Ancient Tibetan relics among top 10 finds
The ancient human hand and foot impressions Chinese scientists discovered in the Tibet autonomous region in 1998 have been listed among the Top 10 New Archaeological Discoveries of the World in 2021 by Archaelogy, a publication by the Archaeological Insti
Tibetan Opera troupe brings Epic of King Gesar to Beijing
Yel Bumen Tibetan Opera Troupe performed a Tibetan opera piece based on The Epic of King Gesar at Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing on Jan 18.
Traditional handicrafts kept and passed down
Chinese traditional handicrafts Huangzhong silver bronze ware and gilt technique have been kept and passed down in Xining, Northwest China's Qinghai province.
Tibetan craftsman preserves mask heritage
Tibetan craftsman Shilog, 46, is working to preserve the ancient Tibetan craft of mask-making, while providing jobs for fellow residents.
Preservation of Tibetan woodblock engraving focus of forum in Lhasa
A forum on Tibetan woodblock engraving skills and poverty reduction was held last month in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, attracting experts who gathered to discuss the development of the ancient craft.
Gongbo New Year celebrated in Tibet
Villagers from Bayi District, Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region, celebrated their Gongbo New Year on Saturday, the earliest new year festival on the Tibetan calendar.
Movies get a touch of Tibetan language
The Tibet autonomous region has made significant achievements in film dubbing and production over the past 60 years, according to a seminar of Tibetan ethnic film work in Lhasa on Monday.
Luxurious hotel serves up taste of Tibetan culture
Wanda Vista Xining has undergone brand upgrading to offer guests upgraded services exclusive to Wanda Hotels & Resorts and modern decor inspired by the indigenous culture in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Origins of ancient art
Tibetan opera, which started in the 14th century, has a history that is about four centuries longer than China's iconic Peking Opera.
Tibetan opera takes center stage, prepares for encore
From arts and crafts to knowledge and skills, China's intangible cultural heritage is invaluably embedded in its ethnic communities. This series looks at the latest efforts to preserve and promote the country's inherited traditions and living ex
Mural exhibition on Tibet opens in Shanghai
An exhibition of murals created in the 13th-15th century in Shigatse, Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, opened in Shanghai on Friday.
Tibet Thangka Art Exhibition charms visitors
The 7th "Enlightenment Upon Sight" Tibet Thangka Art Exhibition kicked off in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, on Wednesday.
Inheritor of Wire Inlay Thangka preserves craft in Qinghai
Wire Inlay Thangka, infused with modern technologies, is a pure handmade artwork inlaid with gold foil and gold wire using fine craftsmanship.
Compilation underway for collection of Tibetan medicine books, documents
Compilation work for a 100-volume photocopied collection of valuable ancient books and documents on Tibetan medicine is in progress after 60 volumes were published earlier, according to experts.
Lhasa group to help preserve Tibetan art form
An association of thangka painters has recently been established in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, in a move to promote the art, which is an intangible cultural heritage.
Tibet uses sci-tech mechanism for cultural relics protection
As a treasure trove of cultural relics with unique styles and great history, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has made steady progress in the science-based protection of cultural relics over the past few years.
Thangka art is well-preserved in Tibet
"From more than a hundred in the 1990s to over 10,000 now, the number of people engaged in thangka art has skyrocketed. The exponential growth is solid proof that thangka has been well-preserved," said Norbu Sidar, a member of the Chinese People