Today is the first day of the 2025 Tibetan Wood Snake New Year. Do you know the essential special purchases for the Tibetan New Year? If we were to describe the Tibetan New Year through colors, it would undoubtedly be a vibrant tapestry!

Chemar boxes. When the guests come to extend their New Year’s greetings, they first walk to Chemar boxes, pinching a small amount of fried wheat grains and tsampa with their thumb and index finger, tossing them into the air three times in succession, then placing a bit into their mouths while saying “Tashi Delek” to the host!

Butter sculpture is a form of handcrafted oil sculpture art that utilizes butter as its primary material. The themes often depicted in this art include characters, flowers, trees, birds, and beasts.

Colorful Prayer Flags. Change the colorful prayer flags on their roof to pray for a bountiful harvest and prosperity in the upcoming year.

“Xambo” is a decoration of Tibetan architecture. It is typically replaced annually and crafted from vibrant cotton fabric. The primary color is white, complemented by edges in red, blue, yellow, and other hues. It protects the pigment and wooden components of windowsill, etc.

The Auspicious Sheep Head is a vital component of offering during the Tibetan New Year. This decorative piece, crafted from ceramics, plaster, and other materials, features vibrant colors and symbolizes abundant harvests and flourishing livestock.

Kasai is a fried pastry with butter, vegetable oil, etc.

Customizing a new Tibetan costume is an important ceremony for many families to welcome the Tibetan New Year.