Culture & Art

Folk horse racing festival held in Nyingchi celebrating culture, tradition of Xizang

The folk horse racing arts festival event was held among the 7th Niyang Tourism and Cultural Arts Festival in Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 22, 2024.
A truly exhilarating taste of tea and unity

The area centered on Barkhor Bazaar and its neighboring alleys and courtyards is known as the Old City of Barkhor.
Folk artists stage Tibetan opera performance in Lhasa, SW China's Xizang

A five-day Tibetan opera show kicked off in Xizang Autonomous Region on June 9.
Coffee culture on the rise in Xizang

In recent years, locals in the Xizang Autonomous Region have begun changing their morning routine from visiting a teahouse for sweet tea or butter tea to grabbing a cup of coffee.
Tibetan folk dance well protected

As an important part of Tibetan culture, Tibetan folk dance boasts a long history and profound culture.

: Regional-level museum association inaugurated in Xizang; A regional-level museum association was inaugurated Saturday in Lhasa, the capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.

: Xizang launches pilot work for cultural relics census; Significant cultural discoveries have been made in Maldrogungkar county in Lhasa, capital of the Xizang autonomous region, with 54 cultural relic sites identified since 2012 comprising ancient ruins and buildings, tombs, grotto temples and stone carvings, according to the regional cultural heritage bureau.

: Xizang Story: Hunter-turned-ranger keeps animals, ethnic tradition alive; Belonging to the Lhoba, one of the smallest ethnic groups in China, Tashi hails from a village in Medog County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. The former hunter has transformed his cabin into a small museum displaying hunting and living items.

: Tibetan folk dance unites youth with charm; While square dancing is a popular pastime for seniors across much of China, in the southwestern Xizang Autonomous Region, young people are fervently embracing their heritage, amidst the stunning backdrop of traditional Tibetan folk dance, Guozhuang.

: Zhanang's Pulu shows unique charm; Recently, costumes adorned with Xizang elements were showcased at China International Fashion Week in Beijing.

: Traditional fashion meets modern design in Tibet; A fashion show featuring traditional Tibetan clothing is held in Gyalze county in the Tibet autonomous region on Sept 17, 2023, combining traditional Tibetan clothing and modern design.

: 3 more Chinese items inscribed on UNESCO Memory of the World regional register; Three items from China have been listed as documentary heritage on the Asia Pacific regional register of UNESCO's Memory of the World (MOW) Programme, the National Archives Administration of China said Thursday.

: China's Xizang commends craftspeople of 2023; Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region awarded the title "Tibetan Craftsperson of 2023" to eight individuals on Wednesday.