Ethnic equestrian performances held to mark the Tibetan New Year in Lhasa, China’s Xizang
A equestrian performer warms up before the performances in Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 20, 2026. Monday was the Chinese New Year’s Eve, which was just one day…
China-Xizang : First Spring Festival and Tibetan New Year in new homes
Monday was the Chinese New Year’s Eve, which coincided with the Night of Gutu of the Tibetan calendar. Enjoying the festive atmosphere, the family of Sangs-rgyas purchased new furniture and…
Butter sculptures gain popularity in Lhasa ahead of the Tibetan New Year
Butter sculptures in vivid shapes of trees, flowers, birds, stars, etc., are gradually gaining popularity in the markets across Lhasa, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, ahead of the Tibetan New…
Reconstruction efforts bring smiles back to quake-affected villagers in Xigaze
In January 2025, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, leveling thousands of houses. Ten months after the earthquake, more than 32,500 destroyed or damaged houses…
Xizang’s first ultra-high voltage power link begins operations
This undated file photo shows the Karmai station in Mangkam County of Qamdo City, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua) A converter station at an altitude of 3,720 meters completed…