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
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.
“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
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 "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
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
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.
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 Shilog, 46, is working to preserve the ancient Tibetan craft of mask-making, while providing jobs for fellow residents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tibetan opera, which started in the 14th century, has a history that is about four centuries longer than China's iconic Peking Opera.
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
An exhibition of murals created in the 13th-15th century in Shigatse, Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, opened in Shanghai on Friday.
The 7th "Enlightenment Upon Sight" Tibet Thangka Art Exhibition kicked off in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, on Wednesday.
Wire Inlay Thangka, infused with modern technologies, is a pure handmade artwork inlaid with gold foil and gold wire using fine craftsmanship.
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.
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.
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.
"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
As a unique handicraft of Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan Butter Sculpture is made of ghee and has colorful and vivid shapes such as figures, flowers, etc.
A few days ago, an exhibition with the theme of metal and stone inscription about Tibet was held in Beijing.
The Tibetan version of WPS Office, a software suite similar to Microsoft Office, was unveiled Thursday in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, aiming to promote office informatization using the Tibetan language.
