Thursday, January 17, 2008

Dama Festival in Gyangze

On the 18th day of the fourth month of the Tibetan year or in May or June, the farmers and herdsmen in Gyangze (or those from Yadong, Xigaze and businessmen even from Lhasa) gather in Gyangze for horse racing, archery competitions, singing and dancing, amusements and exchanging goods and materials. (This festival was originated in 1408)

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