Celebrations for the traditional Shoton Festival will begin in Lhasa on Aug. 30.

Norbulingka, a world cultural heritage site, was built in the mid-18th century and was once the summer residence of the Dalai Lamas.

A part of Tibetan life for centuries, the revered animals provide food, clothing, labor and transport.

More than 100 experts and scholars of Tibetan medicinal science gathered in Lhasa.

More than 220 cultural relics will be exhibited.

Thousands of kilometers lie between the Forbidden City in Beijing and the Tashihunpo Monastery in Shigatse.

217 ancient texts of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region have been included in the List of National Precious Ancient Texts of China.

A show with more than 10,000 dancers was staged July 25 at the opening ceremony of the Luqu Guozhuang Dance Performance.

A new set of books, considered the most complete versions of the Tibetan epic King Gesar, was released Saturday.

For many years, Tibet has faced difficulties in conserving and utilizing its ancient books, with most scattered throughout more than 1,300 temples.