EDITOR’S NOTE: In Tibet, "white" is a symbol of auspiciousness, gentleness and kindness. Under the strong sunlight of the plateau, the white buildings and blue sky form a beautiful effect with bright color ...EDITOR’S NOTE: In Tibet, "white" is a symbol of auspiciousness, gentleness and kindness. Under the strong sunlight of the plateau, the white buildings and blue sky form a beautiful effect with bright color and moving harmony. Likewise, Tibetans believe that red mayinspire friends and frighten enemies. So the people com-memorate religious leaders and heroes with red color.展开更多
＂Xoi＂ refers to a two-story courtyard at the foot of the hill on which stands the Potala Palace in Lhasa. It is an ordinary courtyard, but its red eaves tell people it is where the historical Duibai Lekong （handicr...＂Xoi＂ refers to a two-story courtyard at the foot of the hill on which stands the Potala Palace in Lhasa. It is an ordinary courtyard, but its red eaves tell people it is where the historical Duibai Lekong （handicraft institution） was located.展开更多
The Samye Monastery in Shannan holds rituals to worship sutras on the 15th day of each 5th month. Worshipping sutras is called ＂Dorde Qoiba＂ in Tibetan, and the tradition was said to have been created by Muni Tsamp...The Samye Monastery in Shannan holds rituals to worship sutras on the 15th day of each 5th month. Worshipping sutras is called ＂Dorde Qoiba＂ in Tibetan, and the tradition was said to have been created by Muni Tsampo of the Tubo period.展开更多
EDITOR’S NOTE: The TAR Archives has since 1959 been gathering photos taken by the first generation of Tibetan photographers. Efforts have been made also to classify these photos and, at the same time, invite some spe...EDITOR’S NOTE: The TAR Archives has since 1959 been gathering photos taken by the first generation of Tibetan photographers. Efforts have been made also to classify these photos and, at the same time, invite some specialists and former Tibetan local government officials such as Shazha Gandain Banjor and relatives of the former photographers to identify the pictures that record an age and a certain special period in history for the instruction of later generations.展开更多
Some 400 years ago, a mannamed Zudo Tangdong Gyibo,decided tO have bridges builtacross all major rivers in Tibetthat had previously been a barrier to freemovement. In order to raise enoughmoney for this purpose, he cr...Some 400 years ago, a mannamed Zudo Tangdong Gyibo,decided tO have bridges builtacross all major rivers in Tibetthat had previously been a barrier to freemovement. In order to raise enoughmoney for this purpose, he created asinging and dancing group composed ofseven beauties, called Ngagyi展开更多
In 1951, when Tibet won peaceful liberation, Soinam Wangdui was nine years old and liv-ing in the Chongsaikang area of Lhasa. Apprenticed to a master cobbler, he made shoes for the PLA troops.Later, the cobbler guild ...In 1951, when Tibet won peaceful liberation, Soinam Wangdui was nine years old and liv-ing in the Chongsaikang area of Lhasa. Apprenticed to a master cobbler, he made shoes for the PLA troops.Later, the cobbler guild arranged for him to stay with his uncle, accompanying his cousins to the largest private school in Lhasa. This gave him the chance to learn to read and write. He went to study in the Lhasa Primary展开更多
文摘EDITOR’S NOTE: In Tibet, "white" is a symbol of auspiciousness, gentleness and kindness. Under the strong sunlight of the plateau, the white buildings and blue sky form a beautiful effect with bright color and moving harmony. Likewise, Tibetans believe that red mayinspire friends and frighten enemies. So the people com-memorate religious leaders and heroes with red color.
文摘＂Xoi＂ refers to a two-story courtyard at the foot of the hill on which stands the Potala Palace in Lhasa. It is an ordinary courtyard, but its red eaves tell people it is where the historical Duibai Lekong （handicraft institution） was located.
文摘The Samye Monastery in Shannan holds rituals to worship sutras on the 15th day of each 5th month. Worshipping sutras is called ＂Dorde Qoiba＂ in Tibetan, and the tradition was said to have been created by Muni Tsampo of the Tubo period.
文摘EDITOR’S NOTE: The TAR Archives has since 1959 been gathering photos taken by the first generation of Tibetan photographers. Efforts have been made also to classify these photos and, at the same time, invite some specialists and former Tibetan local government officials such as Shazha Gandain Banjor and relatives of the former photographers to identify the pictures that record an age and a certain special period in history for the instruction of later generations.
文摘Some 400 years ago, a mannamed Zudo Tangdong Gyibo,decided tO have bridges builtacross all major rivers in Tibetthat had previously been a barrier to freemovement. In order to raise enoughmoney for this purpose, he created asinging and dancing group composed ofseven beauties, called Ngagyi
文摘In 1951, when Tibet won peaceful liberation, Soinam Wangdui was nine years old and liv-ing in the Chongsaikang area of Lhasa. Apprenticed to a master cobbler, he made shoes for the PLA troops.Later, the cobbler guild arranged for him to stay with his uncle, accompanying his cousins to the largest private school in Lhasa. This gave him the chance to learn to read and write. He went to study in the Lhasa Primary
