Tibet is one of the countries most magical land full of ancient history and colorful heritage. The wide variety of festivals and annual events Tibetans are a sight to behold for all curious travelers who make the journey. 2014 is the Tibetan year of 2141 - the year of the wooden horse, which all follow the solar calendar dates, which vary each year.
Guthuk Festival, also known as the eve of Tibetan New Year - February 28, 2014
Tibet prepares for the traditional year-end, in line with the solar calendar, the celebration of the Festival Guthuk. This year-end event traditionally seen wearing monks dance for dissipating the ills of the year. Then you can mark the beginning of the New Year with positive resolutions instead. The name 'guthuk' is derived from the special soup of the same name that is consumed today.
Losar Festival, also known as Tibetan New Year - March 2, 2014
The largest annual festival in Tibetan undoubtedly Losar festival heralding the New Year. This celebration can last from three to fifteen days and includes traditional ceremonies acted out to highlight the struggles between good and evil. Tibetan teachers (lamas) singing and passing torches between accumulated crowds. It is a happy time of year marked by singing, dancing and general revelry.
Saga Dawa Festival - May 29 to June 27, 2014
All the fourth lunar month the major Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa surrendered. The festival honors the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Sakyamuni. The 15th is of particular importance as this is the day when Sakyamuni was born, attained Nirvana and approved in death (Parinirvana). The day is marked by monks chanting in the temples and monasteries, Tibetans give alms to beggars and followers often turn vegetarian during the day at least.
14th Birthday of the Dalai Lama - July 6th, 2014
Tibetans around the world celebrate the birthday of the Dalai Lama every July 6 (according to the Western calendar) with prayers, picnics and performances of traditional dance.
Prayer Festival, also known as Zamling Chisang - July 12, 2014
The Dzam Ling Chi Sang festival is a day for spiritual cleansing. Followers traveling to higher burning incense and juniper twigs mountains and prayer flags hanging from the trees. Bonfires are also lit in honor of Buddha and local deities.
Chokhor Duchen Festival - July 31, 2014
This festival marks the day that the four noble truths were taught by the Buddha Sakyamuni, actually his first sermon. A 'Chokhor' is a prayer wheel that came to prominence during the festival, which follows dharma, which translates as law and cosmic order.
Shoton Festival - 25 to 31 August 2014
The monks are honored during this week long event, where their summer retreat has ended. Devotees get to monasteries for monks serve yogurt, which gives the alternative name Sho Ton festival - the Festival of yogurt. This tradition dates back to the 16th century, where the sumptuous feasts were made by monks. The festival will end with elaborate dance shows include drums, bells and cymbals. The highlight is the show at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, where a giant thangkha (silk painting depicting a deity) on the side shown.
Lha-Bab Duchen Festival - November 13, 2014
This one-day festival coming Sakyamuni Buddha from heaven to earth is celebrated. Along with Losar, Saga Dawa festival DUCHEN Chorkor and these are the four most important festivals in Tibet in the Buddhist calendar.
Ganden Ngachu, aka Festival Tsongkhapa Butter Lamp - December 16, 2014
In the last celebration before New Yea, the anniversary of the death of Tsongkhapa is honored. This man much revered founder of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism branch. Lantern shows are held at monasteries and temples where devotees come to pray premises.
Guthuk Festival, also known as the eve of Tibetan New Year - February 28, 2014
Tibet prepares for the traditional year-end, in line with the solar calendar, the celebration of the Festival Guthuk. This year-end event traditionally seen wearing monks dance for dissipating the ills of the year. Then you can mark the beginning of the New Year with positive resolutions instead. The name 'guthuk' is derived from the special soup of the same name that is consumed today.
Losar Festival, also known as Tibetan New Year - March 2, 2014
The largest annual festival in Tibetan undoubtedly Losar festival heralding the New Year. This celebration can last from three to fifteen days and includes traditional ceremonies acted out to highlight the struggles between good and evil. Tibetan teachers (lamas) singing and passing torches between accumulated crowds. It is a happy time of year marked by singing, dancing and general revelry.
Saga Dawa Festival - May 29 to June 27, 2014
All the fourth lunar month the major Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa surrendered. The festival honors the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Sakyamuni. The 15th is of particular importance as this is the day when Sakyamuni was born, attained Nirvana and approved in death (Parinirvana). The day is marked by monks chanting in the temples and monasteries, Tibetans give alms to beggars and followers often turn vegetarian during the day at least.
14th Birthday of the Dalai Lama - July 6th, 2014
Tibetans around the world celebrate the birthday of the Dalai Lama every July 6 (according to the Western calendar) with prayers, picnics and performances of traditional dance.
Prayer Festival, also known as Zamling Chisang - July 12, 2014
The Dzam Ling Chi Sang festival is a day for spiritual cleansing. Followers traveling to higher burning incense and juniper twigs mountains and prayer flags hanging from the trees. Bonfires are also lit in honor of Buddha and local deities.
Chokhor Duchen Festival - July 31, 2014
This festival marks the day that the four noble truths were taught by the Buddha Sakyamuni, actually his first sermon. A 'Chokhor' is a prayer wheel that came to prominence during the festival, which follows dharma, which translates as law and cosmic order.
Shoton Festival - 25 to 31 August 2014
The monks are honored during this week long event, where their summer retreat has ended. Devotees get to monasteries for monks serve yogurt, which gives the alternative name Sho Ton festival - the Festival of yogurt. This tradition dates back to the 16th century, where the sumptuous feasts were made by monks. The festival will end with elaborate dance shows include drums, bells and cymbals. The highlight is the show at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, where a giant thangkha (silk painting depicting a deity) on the side shown.
Lha-Bab Duchen Festival - November 13, 2014
This one-day festival coming Sakyamuni Buddha from heaven to earth is celebrated. Along with Losar, Saga Dawa festival DUCHEN Chorkor and these are the four most important festivals in Tibet in the Buddhist calendar.
Ganden Ngachu, aka Festival Tsongkhapa Butter Lamp - December 16, 2014
In the last celebration before New Yea, the anniversary of the death of Tsongkhapa is honored. This man much revered founder of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism branch. Lantern shows are held at monasteries and temples where devotees come to pray premises.
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