SHOBA LHAMO COMES TO THE DACHO TEMPLE

A Tibetan opera troupe unexpectedly came to Dacho Temple in the suburbs of Beijing that was built during the Liao Dynasty.The OriginIn October 2005, the National Ethnic Minority Cultures Fair was held in Beijing. The Shoba Lhamo Tibetan Opera Troupe, which attended the fair as a member of the Tibetan Delegation, performed and won the excellent performance prize of the China folk opera competition. The traditional Tibetan opera item Zholwa Sangmo (segments) won the gold prize of Chin…     

Going to Tibet With the Central Government Delegation On Two Occasions

The Tibet AutonomousRegion has now been inexistence for 40 years. Iwould just like to recall someprofound memories to com-memorate this 40th anniversary of itsfoundation.Delegation Head Chen YiEntering Tibet in a JeemoVehicleIn April 1956 a very great motorcadeconsisting of more than 200 vehicles spedalong the Qinghai-Tibet Highway. Therewas a great variety of vehicles, includingJeemo, Warsaw, and others. This was thefirst Central Government Delegationgroup to enter Tibet after the li…     

Tibetan Football

In general view,people always believe that the“roof of the world“at 4000 meters above sea level would never have any connection with football.However,the fact is that football is no less popular in Tibet than it is in any other place.Particularly in recent years, on the snow-capped plateau,the residents increasingly love football.An ordinary football match can attract a big group of fans.Whenever