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Tibet Festivals

Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Tibetan culture through its vibrant festivals celebrated each month. Tibet’s year begins with the festive celebrations of Losar, the Tibetan New Year. Spring blossoms with the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival, followed by Saga Dawa Festival’s sacred commemorations in summer. Tashilunpo Thangka Festival then showcases the grand display of religious art. August's Shoton Festival delights with traditional opera, while the Nagqu Horse-Racing Festival and Ongkor Festival thrive with local celebrations. As the year winds down, Buddha’s Descent Day celebrates and Palden Lhamo Festival creates a dense religious atmosphere. Tibetan Light Festival illuminates the year's end. Each festival is a vibrant expression of Tibet's rich cultural and spiritual traditions.

We provide well-planned Tibet tours with immersive festive experiences, taking you to explore Tibet’s spirituality. Join us as we journey through these sacred events, offering a glimpse into the heart of Tibetan culture.

Tibetan Festival Calendar

Immerse yourself in the vibrant Xizang culture with our Tibetan Festival Calendar. Experience the colorful tapestry of Tibetan celebrations, from traditional opera performances and lively singing and dancing to thrilling horse racing events. Each festival not only highlights the artistic expressions of the Tibetan people but also offers a glimpse into their enduring heritage. Join us for an unforgettable journey during Tibetan festivals to embrace its most cherished cultural events.

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Tibetan New Year Festival / Losar the most important one 1st day of the first Tibetan month Feb. 10 Feb. 28

1. Household cleaning to sweep away the old year's misfortunes.

2. Enjoying a reunion dinner at Tibetan New Year’s Eve.

3. Visiting friends and relatives.

4. Replace old prayer flags by new ones.

5. Do Sang offerings to gods.

6. Fetch the year's first bucket of water from a nearby river.

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Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival the most romantic one end of the second to the beginning of the third of the Tibetan month Mar. 31 /

1. Enjoy the vibrant peach blossoms in the villages and valleys.

2. Watch Tibetan opera, music and dance performances.

3. Watch horsemanship performances, archery, wrestling, and carrying stones competitions.

 Nyingchi
Tibet Saga Dawa Festival the most holiest one 15th day of the fourth Tibetan month May 23 Jun. 11

1. Do a holy around sacred sites such as Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar in Ngari and Jokhang Temple and the Barkhor area in Lhasa.

2. Make donations to poor people, monasteries, and temples.

3. Release captivated animals.

4. Refrain from eating meat.

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Tashilhunpo Thangka Festival 14th – 16th day of the fifth Tibetan month Jun. 20-22 Jul. 9-11

1. Watch Thangka unveiling ceremony at Tashilhunpo Monastery.

2. Make a circumambulation around the Tashilhunpo Monastery.

3. Engage in meditation and perform rituals.

 Shigatse
Tibet Shoton Festival / Yogurt Festival the most popular one June 30th of the Tibetan Calendar Aug. 4 Aug. 23

1. Watch giant Buddha unfolding at Drepung Monastery.

2. Enjoy Lingka at parks.

3. Watch Tibetan opera performances at Norbulingka.

4. Eating yogurt.

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Nagqu Horse-racing Festival end of the seventh Tibetan month Sept. 3 /

1. Hold the vibrant opening ceremony marked by the raising of flagpoles and colorful flags.

2. Watch horse racing and horsemanship performances.

3. Watch Tibetan dance and singing performances.

4. Display Tibetan clothing.

 Nagqu
Ongkor Festival end of the seventh Tibetan month Sept. 3 /

1. Walk around the fields early in the morning, holding ears of wheat or barley, and praying for a good harvest.

2. Do Sang offerings at local monasteries.

3. Sing folk songs, perform traditional dances and operas.

4. Hold horse races.

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Buddha’s Descent Day 22nd of the ninth Tibetan month Nov. 22 Nov. 11

1. Make pilgrimages to monasteries where they light butter lamps and offer prayers to Lord Buddha.

2. Perform good deeds such as donating to charity.

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Palden Lhamo Festival / Fairy Festival 15th of the tenth Tibetan month Dec. 15 Dec. 4

1. Girls and women are dressed up to make pilgrimages in temples.

2. Go shopping to treat themselves.

3. Girls and women can ask for money from any man they meet.

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Butter Lamp Festival 25th of the tenth Tibetan month Dec. 25 Dec. 14

1. Light butter lamps in temples, monasteries, and homes.

2. Chant sutras and do Sang offerings at monasteries.

3. Eat a type of porridge made from tsampa, tea leaves, and salt.

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Tibetan Festival and Tour by Month

Delve into the depth of Tibetan culture and traditions through our monthly festivals and tours, each offering a unique glimpse into the spiritual and traditional celebrations that define the Tibetan calendar.

Tibetan Festival and Tour in April

April in Tibet is a tapestry of blooming landscapes and sacred celebrations. As the Gyantse Horse Racing Festival ushers in the month with a spirited showcase of traditional sports, the Tsurphu Cham Dance Festival captivates with its ancient masked dances, symbolizing the divine. Then prepare for the sacred Saga Dawa Festival, a month-long celebration honoring the life of Buddha, featuring prayer and pilgrimage.

Saga Dawa Festival on the 15th day of the 4th month of the Tibetan Calendar
  • Saga Dawa Festival on the 15th day of the 4th month of the Tibetan Calendar
    • Tsurphu Cham Dance Festival falls on the 10th day of the 4th Lunar month
  • Tsurphu Cham Dance Festival falls on the 10th day of the 4th Lunar month
    • Damar Festival (Gyantse Horse Racing Festival) in Every April
  • Damar Festival (Gyantse Horse Racing Festival) in Every April

    • Tibetan Festival and Tour in May

    May brings the grand Tashilhunpo Thangka Festival, a significant religious event marked by a three-day Thangka unveiling. This sacred season is further graced by Dzamling Chisang, the Universal Prayer Day. Join us on an enriching spiritual journey that weaves through these holy observances, visiting sanctified sites and experiencing the profound connection of the Tibetan people with their faith.

    Tashilhunpo Thangka Festival on the 14th to 16th day of the 5th month in the Tibetan Calendar
  • Tashilhunpo Thangka Festival on the 14th to 16th day of the 5th month in the Tibetan Calendar
    • Dzamling Chisang or Universal Prayer Day on the 15th day of the fifth month in Tibetan Calendar
  • Dzamling Chisang or Universal Prayer Day on the 15th day of the fifth month in Tibetan Calendar
    • Great Prayer Festival held from 4th - 11th day of the 1st Tibetan Lunar month
  • Great Prayer Festival held from 4th - 11th day of the 1st Tibetan Lunar month

    • Tibetan Festival and Tour in June

    June in Tibet is a month of Buddhist celebration. The Chokhor Duchen Festival sets the stage, commemorating the Buddha's first sermon, followed by the Ganden Thangka Festival, where the sacred Thangka is unveiled. Culminating in the Tibet Shoton Festival, the month is filled with traditional Tibetan opera performances, horse racing, and communal gatherings.

    Chokhor Duchen Festival on the 4th day of the 6th month in the Tibetan calendar
  • Chokhor Duchen Festival on the 4th day of the 6th month in the Tibetan calendar
    • Ganden Thangka Unveiling Festival on the 15th day of the 6th month of the Tibetan calendar
  • Ganden Thangka Unveiling Festival on the 15th day of the 6th month of the Tibetan calendar
    • Tibet Shoton Festival
  • Tibet Shoton Festival

    • Tibetan Festival and Tour in July

    In July, Tibet's cultural heritage comes alive with a series of vibrant celebrations. The Tibetan Bathing Festival, Damxung Horse Racing Festival, Pabang Dangkuo Festival, Yushu Horse Racing Festival and Ongkor Festival, all offer a rich glimpse into Tibet's cultural spirit and traditions with rich celebrations steeped in tradition.

    Tibetan Bathing Festival in early July of the Tibetan Calendar
  • Tibetan Bathing Festival in early July of the Tibetan Calendar
    • Damxung Horse Racing Festival is held from July 10th to 16th in the Tibetan calendar
  • Damxung Horse Racing Festival is held from July 10th to 16th in the Tibetan calendar
    • Pabang Dangkuo Festival held on July 15th of the year of sheep in the Tibetan calendar
  • Pabang Dangkuo Festival held on July 15th of the year of sheep in the Tibetan calendar
    • Yushu Horse Racing Festival held from July 25 to August 1 every year
  • Yushu Horse Racing Festival held from July 25 to August 1 every year
    • Ongkor Festival is held around July and August in Tibetan Calendar
  • Ongkor Festival is held around July and August in Tibetan Calendar

    • Tibetan Festival and Tour in August

    August is synonymous with the Litang Horse Racing Festival and Ngaqu Horse Racing Festival, where horses race across the plains and riders showcase their prowess. The Xiangxiong Cultural Festival celebrates the ancient Shang Shung culture with vibrant traditional performances. Not to be missed, the Jinguo Yak Racing Festival adds a unique twist with its yak races, a testament to the region's distinct pastoral traditions.

    Litang Horse Racing Festival held on August 1st
  • Litang Horse Racing Festival held on August 1st
    • Nagqu Horse Racing Festival on the 1st day of the 8th month of the Tibetan calendar
  • Nagqu Horse Racing Festival on the 1st day of the 8th month of the Tibetan calendar
    • Xiangxiong Cultural Festival in Ngari Tibet falls in August
  • Xiangxiong Cultural Festival in Ngari Tibet falls in August
    • Jinguo Yak Festival held from August 15th in the Tibetan calendar
  • Jinguo Yak Festival held from August 15th in the Tibetan calendar

    • Tibetan Festival and Tour in September

    In September, Tibet offers a unique opportunity to experience the profound Buddha's Descent Day, a significant event in the Buddhist calendar, celebrated with reverence and reflection.

    Buddha's Descent Day on the 22nd day of the 9th month in the Tibetan calendar
  • Buddha's Descent Day on the 22nd day of the 9th month in the Tibetan calendar

    • Tibetan Festival and Tour in October

    In October, Tibet commences its festive season with the Gongpo New Year in Nyingchi, a celebration that sets the stage for a month of spiritual and cultural observances. This is followed by the sacred Palden Lhamo Day, also known as the Fairy Festival, where women in traditional attire gather to pray for blessings at dawn. Following is the Butter Lamp Festival, a luminous event where monasteries and streets see a sea of lights, creating a mesmerizing scene that celebrates both spiritual devotion and communal joy.

    Fairy Festival on the 15th day of the 10th month in Tibetan Calendar
  • Fairy Festival on the 15th day of the 10th month in Tibetan Calendar

    • Tibetan Festival and Tour in November

    In November, Tibet ushers in the New Year Festival in Shigatse, which is also known as “Farmers’ New Year”. It’s a time steeped in cultural significance featured by distinctive and grand celebrations with the quiet embrace of nature’s transition into winter. It's an opportunity to witness the profound reverence for traditions as the Tibetan people prepare for the onset of winter with joy and reflection.

    Tibetan New Year in Shigatse is Coming, Have You Prepared These New Year Goods?
  • Tibetan New Year in Shigatse is Coming, Have You Prepared These New Year Goods?

    • Tibetan Festival and Tour in December

    As December arrives, Tibet embraces the festive spirit with a celebration that holds deep religious significance. The Sera Bengqin Festival, a unique and solemn event, takes center stage, offering an opportunity for spiritual reflection and communal prayer. Join us in this sacred month, as we explore the traditions that define December in Tibet.

    Sera Bengqin Festival falls on the 27th day of the 12th month of the Tibetan Calendar
  • Sera Bengqin Festival falls on the 27th day of the 12th month of the Tibetan Calendar

    • Tibetan Festival and Tour in January

    Embark on a journey through January’s Tibetan festivities, where the heart of winter is warmed by vibrant traditions and the anticipation of the new year. You can experience the Losar, the Tibetan New Year, and Great Prayer Festival.

    Before the Tibetan New Year Carnival, What are Tibetans Doing?
  • Before the Tibetan New Year Carnival, What are Tibetans Doing?

    • Tibetan Festival and Tour in February

    Delve into local traditions and customs in February, a time of renewal and joy. Enjoying the picturesque scenery and festive atmosphere as the crisp air and clear skies provides a perfect backdrop for a deeper connection with the region’s cultural and religious traditions.

    Tibetan Festival and Tour in March

    March into spring with the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival, where the blooming flowers and cultural richness of Tibet come to life. Join us to the verdant landscapes in Nyingchi and prepare to be amazed by the pinky blossoms.

    Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival from late March to early April
  • Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival from late March to early April
    • 2024 Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival Commences on Mar 31st
  • 2024 Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival Commences on Mar 31st
    • Top Six Nyingchi Bomi Peach Blossom Festival Travel Routes
  • Top Six Nyingchi Bomi Peach Blossom Festival Travel Routes

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