Tibetan New Year, Losar

Today is special for Tibetans. Why? Today is February 22. So what? It is the Tibetan New Year, Losar, today. The Tibetans have their own calendar and according to their calendar, today is doomed to be a big day for them. Unluckily, due to the policy of Chinese government, Tibet shall not be open to foreigners until April. So, you may not be supposed to travel to Tibet to view this fantastic moment during this time. Here, I’d like to share you some pictures about the spectacular festival. Well, before joining in their big festival, I recommend to say “Happy new year” to our Tibetan friends first.

 Decoration before the Potala Palace

Tibetan furniture

New year food

 Dance to celebrate new year

 Qemar symbolizing bumper harvest in new year

Qemar