Centuries-old scripture found in Lhasa
LHASA, June 13 (Xinhua) — Cultural specialists in southwest China’s Tibet autonomous region have found more than 100 pages of Tibetan scripture that dates back to the 13th century, local authorities said Wednesday. The document, whose content covers traditional Tibetan medicine and religion, was found at a monastery in Nyemo county on the outskirts of […]
Sakadawa Festival In Tibet Attracts Tourists
Tourists visit the Jokhang Temple during Sakadawa Festival in Lhasa, southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, June 11, 2012. The month-long Sakadawa Festival, which starts on the First Day of the Fourth Month of the Tibetan Calendar, is celebrated by Tibetan Buddhists to commemorate Sakyamuni’s birth, enlightenment and death. <Xinhua/Wen Tao> news@theasian.asia
Tibetan Celebration of World Book Day
LHASA, China — Villagers read during a reading contest in Gyari Village of Gonggar County, southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, April 23, 2012. A total of 30 contestants composed of farmers and pupils took part in a reading contest here on Monday. Many activities were held throughout China on Monday to mark the World Book […]