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Tibetans celebrate their new year

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Source: CCTV.com | 02-25-2009 11:58

Special Report:   Tibetan New Year

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Tuesday was the eve of the Tibetan New Year. People were busy with last-minute cleaning, and preparing for the big festival feast.

A Tibetan boy is selling the offerings to be used in the New Year, photo from Xinhua.
A Tibetan boy is selling the offerings to be used in the 
New Year, photo from Xinhua.

Festival preparations are always busiest the day before. And the Tibetan New Year is no exception.

In Soinam Zhoigar's home in Lhasa, everybody is cleaning the house and preparing food for the traditional banquet and customs.