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The Yushu Horse Racing Festival is a traditional Tibetan festival held annually in Yushu, Qinghai Province, China. This event usually takes place in late July or early August and is one of the most significant cultural celebrations for the Tibetan people, especially in the region of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. …

The Shaman Festival in Rebkong (also known as Tongren, located in Qinghai Province, China) is a traditional celebration that holds deep cultural and spiritual significance for the local Tibetan and Mongolian communities. Rebkong, renowned for its Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and thangka painting traditions, also has a strong connection to ancient …

Key Features of People’s Park Historical Significance: People’s Park, established in 1911, is Chengdu’s first public park. It was created during the late Qing Dynasty and has since been a place of recreation, relaxation, and historical importance. It contains several monuments, such as the Monument to the Martyrs of the …

Wenshu Temple is a renowned Buddhist temple located in the heart of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It’s dedicated to Wenshu (Manjushri), the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, and is one of the most significant religious and cultural landmarks in the region. Here’s an overview of the temple: History Wenshu Temple dates back …

A thangka, also spelled as “tangka,” “thankga,” or “tanka,” is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk appliqué, or paper, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. The word “thangka” means “recorded message” in Tibetan, reflecting its use as a teaching tool or visual aid in religious practice. …