China Tibet Tourism-Introduction-Festival-7

Festivals in Nagqu

Horse race in NagquThis festival falls on 10th August, the golden time of grassland. Thousands of nomads ride to Nakchu town from all directions with different kinds of local products. A temporary tent city appears to the north of Nakchu town, the festival includes programs: horse race, archery, sports, the world-famous Gesar Epic ballad recitation and so on.
Damshung horse raceBeing a tradition on Changthang grassland, Damshung horse race is held in every August. During the festival, tourists can appreciate traditional programs such as horse race, archery and horsemanship. Besides stone lifting, tug-of-war and other activities are performed. The large –scale goods exchange is held, too.
Trekking Namtso LakeTrekking Namtso lake has been a traditional activity for a long time. Senior monks from monasteries around Namtso Lake perform religious rituals. Even nowadays, monks of Kagyupa sect are still making self-cultivation by the lake or on islands. Every sheep year in Tibetan calendar devoted Buddhist follower flow here to pay homage to the Buddha by trekking Namtso Lake. They throw ceremonial scarves in the lake in the hope of good health, good harvest and good luck. Namtso Lake is holy of body, speech and mind as well as the holy of all places. Tibetan Buddhists believe that one may get merits, virtues and vast knowledge by trekking Namtso Lake. Between April and May, lots of followers come for trekking Namtso Lake and, the lake becomes clouded by incense.