On the 15th day of the tenth month of the Tibetan calendar, the anniversary of the death of Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa sect is cause for celebration and respect. Tsongkhapa, whose name means "The Man from Onion Valley" was a great scholar and teacher after studying from all masters. His main inspiration came through the legacy of ATISA. This celebration is called Ganden Angchuin in Tibetan. On this day, butter lamps are lit and placed on the roofs of the houses and monasteries to honor this hero. Pilgrims chant sutras in praise of Tsong Khapa. It is a delight to hear.
Saga Dawa Festival
There are several main events in the life of Sakyamuni Buddha Buddhists always celebrate. These include his birth, his enlightenment, his first sermon and his death and release into nirvana. Saga Dawa means 'fourth month', and is the 15th of this month in the Tibetan calendar that Tibetan Buddhists celebrate both his birth and the day he died and attained Nirvana.
Held on April 15, pilgrims and secular people will visit Lhasa to honor the birth of Buddha and Nirvana. The celebration is done by turning the prayer wheels with vegetarian lunch and picnic by the Dragon King Pond. It is the most sacred celebration in Tibet. Almost everyone within Tibetan Lhasa joins in beltways around the city and spend the late afternoon enjoying a picnic in "Dzongyab Lukahng" park at the foot of the Potala Palace which was built by the Chinese after the invasion. Popular artists perform in wonderful costumes with sleeves-mile long, or so it seems. They pay their respect and homage to its Buddha in many ways, including eating only vegetarian food and give alms to the needy and poor pilgrims.
The Shoton (shoton) Festival
Shoton, strict religious observance before the 17th century, takes place throughout the month of June. Thirty days of meditation and self-development was observed by all monks. In fact, even leave their monasteries to the next month. On the first day of July, local citizens presented alms to monks in the form of yogurt, which is sho in the Tibetan language. Local Operas joined the event around the 17th century Held at the periphery of the monasteries of Drepung in Lhasa as many pilgrims came to enjoy opera and other festivities. The main location of the celebration was moved in the 18th century to Norbulingka.
Activities for celebrants include bright portrait of Buddha, mending and prayer wheels polished, fun and popular entertainment as representations of Tibetan operas in the local park.
The Festival of butter lamp
January 15 of Tibetan calendar, in honor of the victory of Sakyamuni in a debate against heretics, the streets of the Barkhor in Lhasa is filled with crowds of pilgrims, many of yak butter lamps that bring to the occasion. As darkness sets in that you can see the candles are lit by the faithful to honor his father Buddha. By nightfall, the entire kora around the Jokhang temple is bright with lights butter lamps beautiful carved and shaped thousands of intriguing designs. Throughout the evening, celebrants walk the kora whisper their praises and prayers, spinning their prayer beads, and many prostrating in front of the Jokhang. If you are thinking about a winter trip, be sure to include the Festival of Lhasa butter lamp. It is truly a sight and feeling will never forget. Also try the annual Lantern Festival in Kumbum Monastery in Qinghai.
Barter Fair Lhokha Yarlung Cultural Festival
One of the most important popular cultures of the world is right here in the Yarlung Tibetan culture. Lhokha Festival, ceremonies TibetOpening for this festival is conducted and presented by livestock farmers and the surrounding areas, show in the same breath utter lack of entertainment enjoyed by their ancestors for thousands of years. This festival combines Tibetan art, Tibetan traditional sports, the Tibetan dance, songs and contests. Besides, there's no better place to witness the magnificent Tibetan opera in all its color and pageantry. Held in October, the beautiful scenery of Nyingchi is dramatized by the backdrop of snow-capped mountains and landscapes autumn-shade. To get here tourists can enjoy the diversity of landscape, glaciers and endless forests. Started in 1981, the fair Lhokha Barter is an annual event held during the first week of December. This week local residents, traders and residents of nearby communities all gather to exchange goods in a unique way, but very traditional. Throughout the goods and services of Tibetan history have been traded. Any "money" was needed to survive if they could produce a crop or knit a blanket. Throughout the thousands of years the Tibetans have survived without hunger in their communities because they loved and cared for the poorest among them. Barter was a logical way of doing their work world. Come witness history revive itself. Bring something to trade!
Zamling Chisang - Universal Prayer Festival
To commemorate Padmasambhava's subjugation of evil spirits, Tibetans go to monasteries and burn juniper branches. This day is also known as "incense Offering Day", Tibetan, as usual, offered thanks to his holy to ward off evil spirits. With its current bleak situation for Tibetans, visitors can not help but wonder if a pair of evil spirits did not reach beyond Padmasambhava. Check with your guide to see what day festival celebrated in Tibet area you are visiting.
CELEBRATIONS TIBETAN WOMEN
International Women's Day in Lhasa, Tibet
Launched by a group of neighborhood women, International Women's Day is celebrated in the old Tibetan city of Lhasa in the Barkhor. Tibetan women from the community Cuomeilin decided it was time to celebrate the contributions of women both Tibetan and global communities. In traditional dress demonstrate the rich heritage Tibetans offer the world giving free demonstrations of dance and song. Held the first week of March in Lhasa, there are many reasons to plan your Tibet experience around this time, to join these Tibetans in support of its ancient traditional culture.
belha Rabzhol
Heavenly Maid Festival
Belha Rabzhol Celestial Festival in Tibetan or cleaning is best known as "The Festival of the Heavenly Mother." It is held every year on the 15th day of the tenth month of the Tibetan calendar, religious activities are held at temples throughout Tibet. Tibetans believe in a Heavenly Mother as well as many other religions around the world. On this day, the Tibetans, especially women who would otherwise get little recognition for something big, celebrate Mother firmament partnered to create the souls on earth. Sentient Creation in almost 100% requires men and women, so why should only be considered holy male counterpart? These are questions that women everywhere should ask themselves, whatever their religion. Tibetan woman take this opportunity to honor the mother of mankind, knowing that women who have given birth to us all, the latest creation.
TIBETAN HARVEST CELEBRATIONS
harvest festivals
The farmers in Lhasa, Gyantse and Shangnan celebrate the harvest festival. After all the work is done, or sooner, depending, people finally get to stop working and enjoy relaxation, horse racing, games, fashion, prayers of thanksgiving, songs and dance, shooting arc and Tibetan luxury picnics.
The Wongkor (bountiful harvest) Festival
Longing for a good bumper crop, Tibetans set aside a time to dress in their finest clothes, their most colorful and beautiful display flags. Wishing each other the best crop ever, parading their flags, pagodas make barley and wheat ears, beat drums and gongs and Tibetan singing odes harvest while around their fields to pray. After all the pomp, his horse is a fabulous festival where everyone enjoys the antics and contests. As soon as the holidays are over, begin the fall harvest. Ask your guide about joining the fun if you are arriving in Tibet in August.
Ongkor Festival
The Ongkor Festival is a traditional festival in farming areas of Tibet. In the Tibetan language "ong" mean field "KOR" means that tour. Thus, "Ongkor" means to walk in the countryside or the surrounding farmland, as is done at harvest time. Every August, to celebrate the agricultural harvest, and to show their wishes and thanks for a fine harvest. It is a time of rest between strenuous work days. For three days, Tibetans entertain the gods and themselves, let alone visitors. Dressed in their best clothes festival, strutting their fields, with colorful flags, so sometimes Large piles of wheat and temples. Presenting fairy to their gods in white silk hanging around temporary temples, beat drums and gongs, singing great operas, meet in the song, part of barley wine and tsampa. There are also fun activities like horses and yaks events, photo contests, talent contests, stone holding and wrestling. There is always a lot of laughing and joking around, especially when visitors pass by. Tibetans are of good character and enjoy meeting new people. It is ready to drink barley wine and hot salted butter tea (3 cups makes a friend for life). When Tibetans love, cherish forever. Make a friend in Tibet will last a lifetime or several lifetimes, depending on your perspective.
Festivals Choekhor Duechcen Chamdo
Tibetans are always paying homage to the sacred mountains, lakes, monasteries. saints and gods, but this festival on the fourth day of the sixth month of Tibet, also referred to as carried out "Holy Mountain Festival" to commemorate Sakyamuni's first sermon. Dressed in the best material they have, go to their Tibetan monasteries to pay homage to Buddha and if possible walking the kora of one of Tibet's sacred mountains. During all this prayer and Tibetans sacrifice take the time to smell the roses, to organize picnics, enjoy friends and family, and, as usual, singing and dancing to show their gratitude to the Buddha for bringing the news enlightenment to the world. Khampa Arts Festival
Time: October
Location: Chamdo
This is a gathering of performance and the literary and artistic trade. Come ready to pick up some Tibetan treasures!
Zhongque Festival
Time: July
Location: Chamdo
A Tibetan religious ceremony, fashion show, and performance of Tibetan opera - quite amazing.
Although the festivals in the most beautiful cities you can enjoy, if you're in Chamdo during these months be sure to catch these festivals.
Deployment Festival God Buddha Festival Kongpo War
The Festival of Buddha in the temple deployment Tashilhunpo was created by the first Dalai Lama, Gengdu Zhuma, about 500 years ago.
The festival is one for three days. A variey of portraits of Buddha on display every day. Many of them are silk or satin hand embroidery. The Festival of Buddha-development is an important religious activity in Tashilhunpo. Song writing is enjoyed prayers for rain and harvest, and many other activities. This festival is usually held in June in Shigatse. During the rough and rocky history of Tibet, there was a time when Tibet feared a full-scale invasion. At that time the tribe Kongpo prepared and sent an army to defend their homeland. To exacerbate the problem, this happened during the time when New Year celebration typically celebrate the Tibetan New Year with barley wine and festivities. To avoid losing this gay issue, they decided to hold the celebration of New Year in early October 1. Since Tibetans honor those soldiers who fought to save their land Kongpo three sacrifices and stay up all night on this special day festival. The festival has had on the likes of many Tibetan festivals with dancing Kongpo, horse racing, archery and shooting competitions, songs and dances. Check the current calender either October or November.
Six Four Prayer Festival
In the fourth of the sixth month in the Tibetan calendar, which took place near Lhasa. Tibetans in new clothes flock to temples and monasteries to present fairy and offerings. As their offerings of money, fairy, tsampa and yak butter Buddha presented, they pray to bless in soft whispers, begging her ear. After they are finished their prayers join friends and family for special dinners, yak butter tea and barley wine, a bit of dancing and singing.
TIBETAN BATH FESTIVAL
BATH FESTIVAL
Oddly enough, the Tibetans traditionally do not take showers or baths. Living in transient conditions in tents, no facilities for such matters, so they had not come to mind. Hair and braid are washed, but the rest is "natural". With the recent influence and hygiene of Western consciousness, this trend is beginning to change. More often bathe in rivers, lakes and streams near their camps. Some even teeth brushing, but this is not common, which accounts for the many gold teeth. The yellow teeth are probably hordes drink butter tea, which are needed to keep warm.
However, the festival is celebrated in Lhasa bathroom when Venus rises over the Holy Bottle mountain in southeastern Tibet. This star just seven nights of the year shown, and the Festival of lights bathroom during this time. The 6th is celebrated on the 12th day of the seventh Tibetan month, Venus is believed to purify the river water so that it can cure diseases. Tibetans currently taking a ceremonial bath in the local rivers or natural springs to cure diseases and stay healthy. This holy bath works wonders if done every night for seven nights. After doing this think they will remain free of disease or pests, keep bones healthy, have a longer life and generally be happier. Then carried out the bathroom, Tibetans sit around their campfires, happily drinking barley wine or tea under the willow trees. To crown the enjoyment someone shows a Tibetan six-string guitar from his bag and yak or horse plays for others to sing and dance. It's a wonderful business to be part of as long as you do not mind bathing!
Saga Dawa Festival
There are several main events in the life of Sakyamuni Buddha Buddhists always celebrate. These include his birth, his enlightenment, his first sermon and his death and release into nirvana. Saga Dawa means 'fourth month', and is the 15th of this month in the Tibetan calendar that Tibetan Buddhists celebrate both his birth and the day he died and attained Nirvana.
Held on April 15, pilgrims and secular people will visit Lhasa to honor the birth of Buddha and Nirvana. The celebration is done by turning the prayer wheels with vegetarian lunch and picnic by the Dragon King Pond. It is the most sacred celebration in Tibet. Almost everyone within Tibetan Lhasa joins in beltways around the city and spend the late afternoon enjoying a picnic in "Dzongyab Lukahng" park at the foot of the Potala Palace which was built by the Chinese after the invasion. Popular artists perform in wonderful costumes with sleeves-mile long, or so it seems. They pay their respect and homage to its Buddha in many ways, including eating only vegetarian food and give alms to the needy and poor pilgrims.
The Shoton (shoton) Festival
Shoton, strict religious observance before the 17th century, takes place throughout the month of June. Thirty days of meditation and self-development was observed by all monks. In fact, even leave their monasteries to the next month. On the first day of July, local citizens presented alms to monks in the form of yogurt, which is sho in the Tibetan language. Local Operas joined the event around the 17th century Held at the periphery of the monasteries of Drepung in Lhasa as many pilgrims came to enjoy opera and other festivities. The main location of the celebration was moved in the 18th century to Norbulingka.
Activities for celebrants include bright portrait of Buddha, mending and prayer wheels polished, fun and popular entertainment as representations of Tibetan operas in the local park.
The Festival of butter lamp
January 15 of Tibetan calendar, in honor of the victory of Sakyamuni in a debate against heretics, the streets of the Barkhor in Lhasa is filled with crowds of pilgrims, many of yak butter lamps that bring to the occasion. As darkness sets in that you can see the candles are lit by the faithful to honor his father Buddha. By nightfall, the entire kora around the Jokhang temple is bright with lights butter lamps beautiful carved and shaped thousands of intriguing designs. Throughout the evening, celebrants walk the kora whisper their praises and prayers, spinning their prayer beads, and many prostrating in front of the Jokhang. If you are thinking about a winter trip, be sure to include the Festival of Lhasa butter lamp. It is truly a sight and feeling will never forget. Also try the annual Lantern Festival in Kumbum Monastery in Qinghai.
Barter Fair Lhokha Yarlung Cultural Festival
One of the most important popular cultures of the world is right here in the Yarlung Tibetan culture. Lhokha Festival, ceremonies TibetOpening for this festival is conducted and presented by livestock farmers and the surrounding areas, show in the same breath utter lack of entertainment enjoyed by their ancestors for thousands of years. This festival combines Tibetan art, Tibetan traditional sports, the Tibetan dance, songs and contests. Besides, there's no better place to witness the magnificent Tibetan opera in all its color and pageantry. Held in October, the beautiful scenery of Nyingchi is dramatized by the backdrop of snow-capped mountains and landscapes autumn-shade. To get here tourists can enjoy the diversity of landscape, glaciers and endless forests. Started in 1981, the fair Lhokha Barter is an annual event held during the first week of December. This week local residents, traders and residents of nearby communities all gather to exchange goods in a unique way, but very traditional. Throughout the goods and services of Tibetan history have been traded. Any "money" was needed to survive if they could produce a crop or knit a blanket. Throughout the thousands of years the Tibetans have survived without hunger in their communities because they loved and cared for the poorest among them. Barter was a logical way of doing their work world. Come witness history revive itself. Bring something to trade!
Zamling Chisang - Universal Prayer Festival
To commemorate Padmasambhava's subjugation of evil spirits, Tibetans go to monasteries and burn juniper branches. This day is also known as "incense Offering Day", Tibetan, as usual, offered thanks to his holy to ward off evil spirits. With its current bleak situation for Tibetans, visitors can not help but wonder if a pair of evil spirits did not reach beyond Padmasambhava. Check with your guide to see what day festival celebrated in Tibet area you are visiting.
CELEBRATIONS TIBETAN WOMEN
International Women's Day in Lhasa, Tibet
Launched by a group of neighborhood women, International Women's Day is celebrated in the old Tibetan city of Lhasa in the Barkhor. Tibetan women from the community Cuomeilin decided it was time to celebrate the contributions of women both Tibetan and global communities. In traditional dress demonstrate the rich heritage Tibetans offer the world giving free demonstrations of dance and song. Held the first week of March in Lhasa, there are many reasons to plan your Tibet experience around this time, to join these Tibetans in support of its ancient traditional culture.
belha Rabzhol
Heavenly Maid Festival
Belha Rabzhol Celestial Festival in Tibetan or cleaning is best known as "The Festival of the Heavenly Mother." It is held every year on the 15th day of the tenth month of the Tibetan calendar, religious activities are held at temples throughout Tibet. Tibetans believe in a Heavenly Mother as well as many other religions around the world. On this day, the Tibetans, especially women who would otherwise get little recognition for something big, celebrate Mother firmament partnered to create the souls on earth. Sentient Creation in almost 100% requires men and women, so why should only be considered holy male counterpart? These are questions that women everywhere should ask themselves, whatever their religion. Tibetan woman take this opportunity to honor the mother of mankind, knowing that women who have given birth to us all, the latest creation.
TIBETAN HARVEST CELEBRATIONS
harvest festivals
The farmers in Lhasa, Gyantse and Shangnan celebrate the harvest festival. After all the work is done, or sooner, depending, people finally get to stop working and enjoy relaxation, horse racing, games, fashion, prayers of thanksgiving, songs and dance, shooting arc and Tibetan luxury picnics.
The Wongkor (bountiful harvest) Festival
Longing for a good bumper crop, Tibetans set aside a time to dress in their finest clothes, their most colorful and beautiful display flags. Wishing each other the best crop ever, parading their flags, pagodas make barley and wheat ears, beat drums and gongs and Tibetan singing odes harvest while around their fields to pray. After all the pomp, his horse is a fabulous festival where everyone enjoys the antics and contests. As soon as the holidays are over, begin the fall harvest. Ask your guide about joining the fun if you are arriving in Tibet in August.
Ongkor Festival
The Ongkor Festival is a traditional festival in farming areas of Tibet. In the Tibetan language "ong" mean field "KOR" means that tour. Thus, "Ongkor" means to walk in the countryside or the surrounding farmland, as is done at harvest time. Every August, to celebrate the agricultural harvest, and to show their wishes and thanks for a fine harvest. It is a time of rest between strenuous work days. For three days, Tibetans entertain the gods and themselves, let alone visitors. Dressed in their best clothes festival, strutting their fields, with colorful flags, so sometimes Large piles of wheat and temples. Presenting fairy to their gods in white silk hanging around temporary temples, beat drums and gongs, singing great operas, meet in the song, part of barley wine and tsampa. There are also fun activities like horses and yaks events, photo contests, talent contests, stone holding and wrestling. There is always a lot of laughing and joking around, especially when visitors pass by. Tibetans are of good character and enjoy meeting new people. It is ready to drink barley wine and hot salted butter tea (3 cups makes a friend for life). When Tibetans love, cherish forever. Make a friend in Tibet will last a lifetime or several lifetimes, depending on your perspective.
Festivals Choekhor Duechcen Chamdo
Tibetans are always paying homage to the sacred mountains, lakes, monasteries. saints and gods, but this festival on the fourth day of the sixth month of Tibet, also referred to as carried out "Holy Mountain Festival" to commemorate Sakyamuni's first sermon. Dressed in the best material they have, go to their Tibetan monasteries to pay homage to Buddha and if possible walking the kora of one of Tibet's sacred mountains. During all this prayer and Tibetans sacrifice take the time to smell the roses, to organize picnics, enjoy friends and family, and, as usual, singing and dancing to show their gratitude to the Buddha for bringing the news enlightenment to the world. Khampa Arts Festival
Time: October
Location: Chamdo
This is a gathering of performance and the literary and artistic trade. Come ready to pick up some Tibetan treasures!
Zhongque Festival
Time: July
Location: Chamdo
A Tibetan religious ceremony, fashion show, and performance of Tibetan opera - quite amazing.
Although the festivals in the most beautiful cities you can enjoy, if you're in Chamdo during these months be sure to catch these festivals.
Deployment Festival God Buddha Festival Kongpo War
The Festival of Buddha in the temple deployment Tashilhunpo was created by the first Dalai Lama, Gengdu Zhuma, about 500 years ago.
The festival is one for three days. A variey of portraits of Buddha on display every day. Many of them are silk or satin hand embroidery. The Festival of Buddha-development is an important religious activity in Tashilhunpo. Song writing is enjoyed prayers for rain and harvest, and many other activities. This festival is usually held in June in Shigatse. During the rough and rocky history of Tibet, there was a time when Tibet feared a full-scale invasion. At that time the tribe Kongpo prepared and sent an army to defend their homeland. To exacerbate the problem, this happened during the time when New Year celebration typically celebrate the Tibetan New Year with barley wine and festivities. To avoid losing this gay issue, they decided to hold the celebration of New Year in early October 1. Since Tibetans honor those soldiers who fought to save their land Kongpo three sacrifices and stay up all night on this special day festival. The festival has had on the likes of many Tibetan festivals with dancing Kongpo, horse racing, archery and shooting competitions, songs and dances. Check the current calender either October or November.
Six Four Prayer Festival
In the fourth of the sixth month in the Tibetan calendar, which took place near Lhasa. Tibetans in new clothes flock to temples and monasteries to present fairy and offerings. As their offerings of money, fairy, tsampa and yak butter Buddha presented, they pray to bless in soft whispers, begging her ear. After they are finished their prayers join friends and family for special dinners, yak butter tea and barley wine, a bit of dancing and singing.
TIBETAN BATH FESTIVAL
BATH FESTIVAL
Oddly enough, the Tibetans traditionally do not take showers or baths. Living in transient conditions in tents, no facilities for such matters, so they had not come to mind. Hair and braid are washed, but the rest is "natural". With the recent influence and hygiene of Western consciousness, this trend is beginning to change. More often bathe in rivers, lakes and streams near their camps. Some even teeth brushing, but this is not common, which accounts for the many gold teeth. The yellow teeth are probably hordes drink butter tea, which are needed to keep warm.
However, the festival is celebrated in Lhasa bathroom when Venus rises over the Holy Bottle mountain in southeastern Tibet. This star just seven nights of the year shown, and the Festival of lights bathroom during this time. The 6th is celebrated on the 12th day of the seventh Tibetan month, Venus is believed to purify the river water so that it can cure diseases. Tibetans currently taking a ceremonial bath in the local rivers or natural springs to cure diseases and stay healthy. This holy bath works wonders if done every night for seven nights. After doing this think they will remain free of disease or pests, keep bones healthy, have a longer life and generally be happier. Then carried out the bathroom, Tibetans sit around their campfires, happily drinking barley wine or tea under the willow trees. To crown the enjoyment someone shows a Tibetan six-string guitar from his bag and yak or horse plays for others to sing and dance. It's a wonderful business to be part of as long as you do not mind bathing!
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