On March 9, the annual astronomical calendar observation day event was held at the Dapu Astronomical Observatory in Maizhokunggar County, Lhasa City, Xizang, marking the beginning of local spring farming and sowing. The Dapu Astronomical Observatory, with a history of over 300 years, is the existing astronomical calendar observation station still in use in Xizang. 

Photo: Xizang Daily

Editor: Sonam Tashi, Luo Rongting

Translator: Peng Qing, Liu Fang

Review: Drakpa Wangchen, Yang Guangyuan