TRADITIONAL HEADGEAR FOR THE WOMEN OF SIX DIFFERENT TIBETAN TRIBES LIVING CLOSE TO KUMBUM MONASTERY

正The six different Tibetan tribes residing in the peripheral areas of Kumbum Monastery are historically referred to as the Shenzhong,Longben, Xina, Qijia, Mina, and Xiuba. According to modern administrative divisions, these six tribes are scattered across the towns of Huangzhong County     

THE HISTORY OF TIBETAN MEDICINE

1. Origins The search tot the means to maintain health is as ancient as the civilization of man. There is a Tibetan saying that： ＂the first ailment was indigestion; and boiled water,the first medicine,＂ There are many such expressions through which we can deduce the knowledge of ancient times. For example, the application of melted butter to cauterize a wound, or the drinking of boiled water to cure indigestion, tell us something of traditional household treatments. Such experiential knowledge, gathered and passed on for many generations, gradually was collected and became a written tradition.     

THE FUTURE OF TIBETAN CULTURE

This is a short presentation drawn from a Belgian experience by Philippe Paquet,reporter at La Libre Belgique,Brussels,Beijing,October 2006.     

THE FUTURE OF TIBETAN CULTURE

This is a short presentation drawn from a Belgian experience by Philippe Paquet,reporter at La Libre Belgique,Brussels,Beijing,October 2006.     

TIBETAN TREASURES REBUILD THE MEMORY OF ANCIENT TIBETAN SHANGSHUNG CIVILIZATION

正Ngari Prefecture of Tibet,the so-called"Roof of the World",where the mountains and waters originate,is known for bringing out the ancient secret Shangshung civilization."Shangshung"is a word from the ancient Shangshung language."Shang"is the name of an ancient tribe,and"Shung"stands for"place"or"valley".According to historical records,the Kingdom of Shangshung came into being as early as     

THE RETURN OF THE TIBETAN RED DEER

The Tibetan Red Deer(Cervus canadensis wallichi) is also called the Sikkim red deer and is pronounced "xiawa" in the Tibetan language.It is a special member of the red deer family and a unique species to the Tibet Autonomous Region.The Tibetan red deer was first discovered by scientists about 150 years ago.Because of its status in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora as being endangered,the Tibetan red deer was listed before the white-lipped deer,which is under first-level key     

THE MATING SEASON OF THE TIBETAN ANTELOPE

<正>When people usually think of winter,especially in a place such as Changtang,I think it would be pretty safe to say that most people would imagine a land full of desolation,even more than such a place may be in summer,with not a tree or single blade of green grass in sight.Cold     

THE NEW LIFE OF TIBETAN FARMERS

From 2006 to 2010,Tibet Autonomous Region launched thecomfortable housing project, a program for completely regulating and upgrading the living standards of local residents. The project allowed 274.8 thousand households (about 1.4 million farmers and herdsmen)who had previously lived in substandard residences to transfer to safe and comfortable new houses while the whole region in Tibet is enjoying web and telephone access.All townships and villages,and 80 percent of constructed villages,can now access r...     

THE SIXTH INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON TIBETAN STUDIES PUSHING FORWARD THE DEVELOPMENT OF TIBETAN STUDIES

正From August 2 to 4,2016,the sixth Beijing International Seminar on Tibetan Studies was held,with over 300 scholars from both home and abroad gathering and exchanging their academic standpoints.As one of the largest academic gatherings on Tibetan studies in the world,the seminar fully showcased new research results and reflected new trends on Tibetan studies around the globe.     

基于文化地理学视角的秦腔文化起源与扩散

秦腔起源于古代陕甘一带民间歌舞,流行于陕、甘、青、宁、新等地。本文从文化地理学的角度,采用文化扩散和整合的思维着重分析了秦腔文化形成的自然地理与社会原因,系统探讨了不同时期和地区秦腔文化的扩散类型、传播路径与整合特征。结果认为,秦腔文化扩散的主要方式是人口迁移与艺人游走,特点是多级化。秦腔文化景观反映当地发展史,是多种地域文化要素相互作用的产物,传播时的屏障作用具有正负双重影响。未来秦腔文化的发展要根植于群众并植入现代元素,以实现秦腔文化新的繁荣。     

“买”下悉尼歌剧院

风靡全球的桌游“大富翁”现在又有了悉尼版。只需要400元,你就能在游戏中购买悉尼歌剧院和海港大桥这样的“高端物业”。大富翁（Monopoly）这款多人策略图版游戏,是上世纪经济大萧条时期由美国宾州的一名下岗工人发明,初衷是嘲讽“自由放任的”资本主义经济政策,谁料推出后广受各国玩家欢迎。     

EXPERIENCE THE SETTLEMENT LIFE OF TIBETAN HERDERS

<正>The"Comfortable Housing"project for Tibetan farmers and herders was launched in 2006,and since then,2.3 million of these farmers and herders began living in new houses.So,how has their lifestyle changed?What happened to their domestic animals?How are they able to make rational use of their grassland?Has their overall livelihood     

与时代同行的雪域芳华

The plane begins to descend....Outside the window of the aircraft,white clouds are flying past one after another.A basin appears between two lofty mountain ridges.At the very bottom is a river that zigzags into the distance:the famous Yarlung Tsangpo!On the left are clusters of villages,the high peaks their backdrop.On the right are interconnecting yellow and green farmlands,which doubtlessly emit the strong fragrance of blossoming grain.It has certainly been a while.Eight years,last I counted.Back then,everything appeared much like a wasteland here,but on this visit,newly erected clumps of structures form villages everywhere the eye can see.     

THE GLORIOUS LIFE OF A TIBETAN CENTENARIAN

<正>On December 23rd,2009,Ngabo Ngawang Jigme passed away with his glorious one hundred years old. In Feb.1910,he was born in a manor of Horkhang family in Gyama Valley in Maizhokunggar County which was 100 kilometers from Lhasa City.He was instructed by Sherab Gyatso,the famous scholar from Qinghai Province.In 1934,he formally became the heir of the Ngabo     

TIBETAN HANDICRAFTS IN THE STREETS OF LHASA

正Since 2002, I have developed a strong affinity towards Tibet.By now, I have made 20 trips to Tibet, the shortest being 12 days,the longest 16 months. On my fifth trip, I decided to leave behind my comfortable life as a documentary filmmaker in Beijing and live semipermanently for a while in Lhasa, so     

THE EVOLUTION OF TIBETAN CIVILIAN DWELLING DECORATIONS

正Today, the displayed contents and decorations showing in civilian dwellings of ethnic Tibetans has surpassed far away from the original and traditional appearance. No more are they caged in fixed and rigid traditional stone and wood structures with white walls. These have rather been replaced with a complete integration of artistic and stylish elements which used to only adorn palaces, gardens, and monasteries. With individuality now the name     

THE SLOW FASHION OF TIBETAN HANDMADE BAGS

正The sound of loom weaving comes out of a three-story building in the Lugu Alley off the Barkor Street.Drugyal's wife Norbu Droma and her assistants are making traditional Tibetan bags.The black pulu shop sign stands out in the quiet alley.Step into the shop,you will see wool,calfskin and sheepskin bags hang neatly on the wall.The products on display on the counter are of the current style made for everyday life,while those traditional handmade bags in the inner     

藏地拍鸟 那些不能不说的感受

<正>第一次去西藏,第一次到高原拍鸟,第一次感受高原反应,然而,很值,因为西藏有大美!西藏海拔较高,沿途上的风光有着另一番的神韵!到西藏去,感受这里的山,感受这里的水,感受这里的人文,感受这里的鸟类。只要一踏上这片神奇的土地,一定会让你忘乎所以。     

THE DEVELOPING WAY OF THE DECHEN TIBETAN BUDDHIST INSTITUTE

<正>The Dechen Tibetan Buddhist Institute is located about three kilometers from the south end of the town of Shangri-la and approximately one kilometer or so from the Shangri-la airport.Lijiang highway is in front of the institute with its back facing a beautiful scenic view on a small primitive mountain.The Dechen Buddhist Institute was founded