Before the 8th century, the dance was mainly "Gar Vcham"-the folk animal-simulating dance at worship ceremonies during Bon religion period....
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Reba on the Grassland The Tibetan song and dance, Reba on the Grassland, was composed by Tibetan dancer Omi Jiacan...
In the 1950s and 1960s, Tibetan people got rid of the long bondage of the feudal serf system and became...
"Xuan"in Zhangzhung language means singing and dancing. It is an ancient female song and dance form in Tibet, featuring unique...
"A-gzhas"is a song and dance program performed when making Agha, which is hard clay used for the floor and roof...
"Sgor-gzhas"means singing and dancing in a circle.It is mainly popular in Chamdo，in the east of Tibet，and in the Tibetan regions...
"Zhanian Xiabucho.""Zhanian" refers to the six-stringed plucked instrument,"Bo"refers to dance in Nyingchi and "Don"means beating or dancing. In the olden...
"Tung"refers to the white conch which is one of the eight Tibetan treasures. The bracelet made of white conch implies...
"Rgya-kzhas,"a large ceremonial song and dance form, is popular in Bucai Township, and Nailong Township of Nyalam County in western...
"Nang-ma"originated from Ngari prefecture and then spread to Tsang and U-Tsang, especially flourishing in the period of the 5th Dalai...
"Gzhas-chen"is a form of art performed during large ritual ceremonies. Compared to other traditional forms of singing and dancing of...
Sgor-gzhas, which means a circle dance, is the main folk dance in rural Tibetan areas. It has no limit on...
"Chakhen Tagshur"is acrobatic rope sliding，also known as"Chakhen" in short.It is normally performed by a leading player，Chakhen，a comedian called"Agu，"and more than...
Tibetans living along the Yarlung Zangbo River lived on fishing for generations.They made bull boats with cowhide by making use...
Folk arrow singing and dancing Da-gzhas in Tibet is a unique artistic form that is the most visible in Nyingchi...
Sarasvati, mentioned in the ancient music books in Tibet, was goddess presiding over music, dancing and singing. It was said...
Originating from primitive worship and beliefs, Tibetan sorcery manifested itself in various patterns, mainly through the worship and belief of...
In Tibet, singing and dancing are the inseparable part in life. Even a grey-haired old lady who can' t move...
All people in Tibet know the "Three River"Project. This is a comprehensive agricultural transformation project underway in the 1990s involving...
Nowadays, there are always fine costume displays on view at all the major traditional and cultural festivals in Tibet and...