A glimpse of the Tibetan people in Gannan

Updated: 2016-09-19
By Li Xiaoxu ( chinadaily.com.cn )

Tibetan events and festivals

Tibetan people scatter colored paper to bring about happiness and good fortune during the annual water worshiping activity on June 9 in Bazang county, Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Gansu province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Various Tibetan folk festivals and Buddhist rituals take place in the Gannan every year, including the China Gannan Shambhala Tourism Festival, a significant folk festival for ethnic Tibetans. "Shambhala" means "paradise" or "pure land" in the Tibetan language.

Tibetan sports games such as camel racing are also popular in the Gannan region.

Gannan scenery

An aerial view of the Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Gansu province. [Photo/Xinhua]

Gannan boasts amazing scenery, a beautiful natural environment, a rich culture and particular folk customs.

This region is also an important part of the ancient Silk Road. There are 14 national-level scenic spots in the autonomous prefecture, which receives 2.44 million domestic and international tourists each year. In 2011, per capita disposable income of urban residents was 12,063 yuan, an increase of 16.6 percent compared to 2010.

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Edited by James Skinner