Tibetan marriage customs

Tibet is a religious and mysterious land with all year-round snow, sky-towering mountains and star-stubbed lakes. With all these as the stage and witnesses, Tibetan marriage feels more sacred and impressive for
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People in Tibet

Luopa people mainly live in the southeast of Tibet. Most of them live by farming. The Luopa people are very skillful. Their handworks plaited with bamboo are exquisite. Both of the two races only have oral lang
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Tibetan handicrafts

The handicraft industry of Tibet has a long history. The Tibetan handicrafts are not only highly practical, but they also have great aesthetic value. Nowadays, more and more tourists in Tibet tend to lay eyes o
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Tibetan etiquettes

Meeting and GreetingAlthough this custom is fading, it is still regularly used. When encountering a friend or an acquaintance, a Tibetan removes his hat and bows while holding his hat in front of his chest. How
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Tibetan knife

The knife is a traditional accessory of the Tibetan people. It is often worn at the waist, used for self-defence, hunting, cutting and also just for decoration. Tourists are attracted by its unique and exquisit
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Tibetan language

Tibetan is the language chiefly used in Tibet. Linguists hold different opinions on its origin, but most believe that it was created according to Sanskrit in the early 7 th century under the rule of Songtsen Ga
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Geography of Tibet

Location - Tibet Autonomous Region is located at longitude 78'25'-99'06' east and latitude 26'44'-36'32' north on the southwest border of China and covers the majority of the Qinghai - Tibet Plateau. Bordering
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History of Tibet

Tibetans believe that they originated from a monkey and a Raksasi, who married under the order of Avalokiteshvara and gave birth to six children, thus starting the history of Tibet. Mt. Gongpori  located in the
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