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LHASA, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Tibet regional capital Lhasa received over 2.86 million tourist arrivals during this year Shoton Festival, a traditional holiday feat
A Chinese directive has barred government workers and retirees from participating in the festivities.
People visit a giant thangka marking the start of the annual Shoton Festival on Wednesday in Lhasa.Local residents offer yogurt to the monks, and in return the monks hold the Buddha exhibition for the residents. People visit a giant thangka marking the start of the annual Shoton Festival on Wednesday in Lhasa.
The Lhasa Shoton Festival kicked off in Lhasa, the Xizang Autonomous Region, on August 16, 2023. During the seven-day festival, some new programs in arts, sports and environmental protection will be highlighted.
Following President Xi’s footsteps, Global Times reporters visited some key spots in Xizang, witnessed happy lives of local residents and the practice of Chinese modernization in the region