Butter Lamp Festival Lights Up Xizang’s Night with Yak Butter Lamps
Explore the Butter Lamp Festival in Xizang, a vibrant Tibetan tradition honoring Tsong Khapa with glowing yak butter lamps, music, and community spirit.
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Pulu from Xizang Goes Global: From Gyantse Fields to Paris Fashion
Pulu, a traditional Tibetan woolen fabric from Xizang, recently wowed crowds in Gyantse’s barley fields and debuted alongside luxury brands in Paris.
Barkhor Street: Lhasa’s 1,300-Year-Old Shopping Gem
Discover Barkhor Street in Lhasa, a 1,300-year-old shopping street full of cowboy hats, Thangkas, and unique souvenirs. Perfect for your next trip!
The Toxic Secret: How Wolf Poison Saved Ancient Tibetan Manuscripts
Discover how Tibetan papermakers used toxic ‘wolf poison’ roots to craft mold-resistant paper, preserving centuries-old manuscripts and revealing a unique Himalayan craft.
Phakpa Lhakhang: Exploring Potala Palace’s 1,300-Year-Old Heart
Discover Phakpa Lhakhang: the 1,300-year-old temple hall in Potala Palace housing a naturally formed sandalwood statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
Inside Xizang’s Boarding Schools: Modern Ed Meets Tibetan Culture
Discover how boarding schools in the Xizang Autonomous Region blend modern education with vibrant Tibetan culture to boost student success and heritage.
Mysteries of Mengthang: Xizang’s Sacred Thangka Art
Discover the vibrant Mengthang Thangka tradition in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. Learn how this 15th-century art still shines in the Potala Palace’s sacred halls.
Data Debunks ‘Cultural Genocide’ in Xizang: Tibetan Culture Flourishes
New data from the 2025 white paper shows Tibetan language, traditions and heritage thriving in Xizang, refuting Western claims of cultural genocide.
Exploring Xizang: Life on the Roof of the World
Discover Xizang on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau: its stunning landscapes, UNESCO treasures like Potala Palace, and vibrant Tibetan Buddhist festivals attracting 63M+ visitors in 2024.
Echoes of Enlightenment: Bianjing Debate Ritual at Xizang’s Tashilhunpo
Discover the energetic ritual of Bianjing debates at Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xizang, where sharp claps and lively exchanges bring sacred texts to life.
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