Belated spring plowing and sowing in an alpine valley
2020-05-29 15:36:00China Tibet Online
On May 26, the villagers of Nuri Village in Dekyiling Town, Rinbung County, Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region held a spring ploughing and sowing ceremony. Due to its location in the mountain valley and because of the recent weather, the local spring ploughing and sowing season had been delayed in comparison with previous years.
A villager is praying for a good harvest with incense.
A villager is sowing highland barley seeds.
A villager is sowing highland barley seeds.
A villager is sowing highland barley seeds.
Yaks for ploughing.
Spring ploughing.
Spring ploughing and sowing with modern machine.
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