Festivals in Nyingchi
The Mountain Circumambulation After circumambulation to the Sacred Bonri Mountain by anticlockwise, at the same time, people will turn round wheels of Mani by anti-clockwise.
Menba Circumambulating to the Mountain Festival Circumambulation to the foot of the Sangtok Pelri Mountain in June or July in summer will take one whole day.
Niangbu Lasu Festival Every tenth of the eighth month in horse year in Tibetan calendar, a festival is held in Kongpo Gyamda in offer of sacrifice to gods with a horse race, yak race and singing and dancing performance etc.
Circumambulation to Baksum Tso On the fifteenth of the fourth month in Tibetan calendar, people walk around Baksum Tso Lake.
The Cattle Festival The Cattle Festival is a festival of Sherpa people. The Sherpas drive their cattle up to the hill to graze in spring and fetch them down in autumn. People wish their cattle be plump and fat in winter or be increased in number, and also hope their clans be well off in life.
The Azaleas Tour Festival Tour projects being developed in recent years are mainly for June when azaleas are full in blossom over the mountains. Azaleas make Nyingtri more fascinating. It is the best season for people to visit Nyingtri and enjoy the beautiful scenery of this area known as “the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtse River area of Tibet”.
The Kongpo New YearThe first of the tenth month in Tibetan calendar is the first day of the Kongpo New Year. The festival is held in Kongpo Gyamda. It is said in a legend that Kongpo King led his army for an expedition and fought invaders. In memory of the victory people in Kongpo spend the night on watch in religious rituals, such as “ driving off evil spirits”, “eating gyida”, “carrying water on the back”, “asking for blessing from the Goddess of Harvest” etc. Now the Kongpo people add up more entertainment activities such as singing and dancing, horse race, archery, barter trade and drinking.
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Festivals in Xigaze
Xigaze New Year It starts on the 29th day of the twelveth month in Tibetan calendar. The duration of the New Year is based on local customs and conditions with no necessary fixing the length of the occasion.
Horserace in Gyantse In memory of the local King Rapten Kunsang the festival falls on the 10th –27th of fourth month in Tibetan calendar. During the festival many activities such as horse race and archery, Tibetan opera, singing and dancing as well as barter trade are held. (It was originated in 1408).
Xigaze New Year It starts on the 29th day of the twelveth month in Tibetan calendar. The duration of the New Year is based on local customs and conditions with no necessary fixing the length of the occasion.
Horserace in Gyantse In memory of the local King Rapten Kunsang the festival falls on the 10th –27th of fourth month in Tibetan calendar. During the festival many activities such as horse race and archery, Tibetan opera, singing and dancing as well as barter trade are held. (It was originated in 1408).
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Festivals in Lhokha
The Yarlung Cultural Festival July25-27 every year, there are many programs such as contests at national physical programs, singing and dancing, Tibetan operas, Tibetan dress shows etc.
Lhoka Barter Fair This barter fair is on purpose of exchanging goods. It is the most distinguished gathering in Lhoka.
The Worshipping Mountain Festival August 3 is the first is day of sermon for Shakyamuni. Buddhist followers wear new cassocks to worship Buddha on mountains.
The Yarlung Cultural Festival July25-27 every year, there are many programs such as contests at national physical programs, singing and dancing, Tibetan operas, Tibetan dress shows etc.
Lhoka Barter Fair This barter fair is on purpose of exchanging goods. It is the most distinguished gathering in Lhoka.
The Worshipping Mountain Festival August 3 is the first is day of sermon for Shakyamuni. Buddhist followers wear new cassocks to worship Buddha on mountains.
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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.
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.
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Festivals in Ngari
Circumambulation to Mt. KailashTime: May 24---August 31Place: Ngari.Content: Religious activities in worship of Mt. Kailash.
Folklore festival of Palgon Tso LakeTime: June 1---August 31Place: NgariContent: Horse race, local singing and dancing and fashion show.
Shangshung Culture FestivalTime: August 1---August 31 Place: Ngari Content: Exhibition on Shangshung culture and folk song and dance performances.
Circumambulation to Mt. KailashTime: May 24---August 31Place: Ngari.Content: Religious activities in worship of Mt. Kailash.
Folklore festival of Palgon Tso LakeTime: June 1---August 31Place: NgariContent: Horse race, local singing and dancing and fashion show.
Shangshung Culture FestivalTime: August 1---August 31 Place: Ngari Content: Exhibition on Shangshung culture and folk song and dance performances.
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