Tibetans celebrate the New Year

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Source: CCTV.com | 02-25-2009 15:12

Today is the first day of the New Year according to the Tibetan calendar. Tibetans have been celebrating the traditional festival.

Today is the first day of the New Year according to the  Tibetan calendar. Tibetans have been celebrating the  traditional festival.

Cering, a Tibetan living in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, is up early dressed in his new Tibetan Robe. He hangs colorful flags, while his grandparents light a lamp, present holy water to God and pray for a good and healthy new year. The girls make milk tea and prepare delicacies.