As the Tibetan New Year draws near, the streets and alleys of Lhasa, capital city of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, are filled with a strong festive atmosphere. At this special time every year, ordering a new set of custom-made traditional Tibetan attire has become an important ritual for many families to celebrate the New Year. #Happy Tibetan New Year of Wood Snake

Photo: tibet.cn

Editor: Zheng Yujie, Luo Rongting

Translator: Jia Dan

Review: Drakpa Wangchen