Tibetan
Festival ( page 2)
Shoton Festival ( August) It is the opera festival and the greatest festivals in
tibet.In ancient times pious folks went into mountain hermitages for penance,
and on the last day of which Yoghort was served for meal followed by entertainment
of folk songs and daces. Since 7th century, opera performances were held for days
in Norbu Lingka. Presently, opera contests and distribution of prizes are held
for seven days.
Bathing Week( Sptember)
It
is believed when the sacred planet Venus appears in the sky, the water in the
river becomes purest and cure deseases.During its appearance for one week in the
sky, all the people in Tibet go into the river for bathing.
Kungbu Traditional Festival(November of December)
Long
long ago,when Tibet was in danger of large scale invasion, the Kongpo people sent
out an army to defend their homeland.It was in September and the soldiers worried
that they might miss the New Year,highland barley wine and other good things.So
people had the Tibetan New Year on 1st October ahead of time.To memorize those
brave soldiers Kongpo people present three sacrifices an stay up at night from
then on. And now it has becoe the Kongpo Festibal for entertainment like Kongpo
dancing, horse race, archery and shooting. |