Tibet Festival Calendar 2013
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Tibet keeps attracting a large number of tourists from different regions of the world with both its fascinating natural landscapes and special folk customs. It is reported that the number of visitors increases obviously during the celebration of the Tibet festivals, especially the noted festivals, such as the annual Tibetan New Year Festival, Saga Dawa Festival and Shoton Festival.
The celebration of Tibet festivals always involves some religious factors. For local Tibetans, the Tibet festivals provide them the chance to express their respect to the Buddhas. For tourists, the Tibet festivals offer them the chance to explore the traditional folk customs, including their dressing culture, catering culture and festival culture. As a professional Tibet tour operator, Tibet Tour provides the Tibet Festival Calendar 2013 for tourists especially interested in Tibet festivals and willing to make a Tibet festival tour.
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Name of the Tibet Festival |
Tibetan Calendar |
Gregorian Calendar |
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Tibetan New Year |
January 1st |
February 11th |
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Great Prayer Festival |
January 3rd |
February 13th |
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Saga Dawa Festival |
April 15th |
May 25th |
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Shoton Festival |
June 30th |
August 6th |
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Bathing Festival |
August 4th |
September 9th |
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Butter Lantern Festival |
October 25th |
December 27th |
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Gudu Festival |
December 29th |
February 9th |
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Thurpu Monastery Religious Dancing Festival |
April 10th |
May 20th |
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Drigung Monastery Religious Dancing Festival |
April 26th |
June 4th |
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Buddha Exhibition Festival of Tashilhunpo Monastery |
May 26th |
June 21st |
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Buddha Exhibition Festival of Ganden Monastery |
June 15th |
July 22nd |
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Tsayepa Monastery Religious Dancing Festival |
July 10th |
August 16th |
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Samye Monastery Religious Dancing Festival |
January 10th |
February 20th |
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Sakya Monastery Religious Dancing Festival |
November 14th |
January 14th |
