Tibet sees recent boom in tourism
During the first half of this year, the region received more than 24 million tourist visits, an increase of 41 percent year-on-year, according to the regional tourism development…
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Over 53 billion yuan of deals inked at cultural, tourism expo in Tibet
The expo is one of the most important events on Tibet's cultural calendar.
Traditional salt-making receives legal protection in Tibetan town
Sonam Wangdu, head of the city's culture bureau, said cultural relics institutes will adopt effective use under the priority of protection first.
Traditional salt-making craft protected in Tibet
This craft was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008, and the ancient salt field as a key cultural relic in 2013.
Culture Insider: How Tibetan New Year is celebrated
Also known as Losar, it is the most important festival in Tibet and is celebrated for 15 days, typically falling in February or March.
Tibet set to upgrade regional rail network
Improvements to the regional railway network will be of great significance in promoting socioeconomic development and safeguarding national security.
Kiwifruit farmer spurs high-altitude rural vitalization in Tibet
Farmer Zheng Tiancheng is a pioneer in planting the crop in Zayul county, as most villagers did not know what a kiwifruit was at first.
Celebrating joy with traditional Tibetan culture
Weddings celebrated in Tibetan culture usually consist of rituals such as presenting traditional Tibetan artefacts like hada, chemar, and barley wine.
Highest observatory in world will give Tibet a better view of the galaxy
A major advantage of the location of the new observatory is that the air in Lhasa is clean, which allows clear views of orbiting objects and distant celestial bodies.
Can’t banish China from Tibet, need to learn peaceful coexistence: Dalai Lama
He also urged the Tibetans, particularly the millenials, to continue the preservation of Tibet’s heritage and to the reassurance of gathering, he affirmed to live over 100 years.