Qamdo Culture in Tibet Culture

Qamdo Culture in Tibet Culture – Kangba Clothes

Qamdo Prefecture is situated in Kangba Region and characteristic of Kangba Culture. Due to the special geographic location and living environment, the local clothes are unique and distinctive compare with other Tibetans' clothes. It features a preeminent series of colorful clothing history and culture in Tibet culture.

Kangba clothes are famous for the feature of both dignified and graceful. The beautiful and expensive gold and silver jewelry are decorated on the clothes, such as agate, coral, and turquoise, etc. It makes people a feeling of bold and unconstrained. Many Kangba clothes are succeeded by many generations so that some of the clothes may value hundreds of thousands of money. Some clothes may value millions of yuan. Some are invaluable asset for Kangba people. It is representative of the wealth of a family.

During the horse racing, it is a good time to enjoy not only the splendid scene of the competition, but also the precious Kangba clothes performance. People will dress the most beautiful clothes during the splendid festivals.

Qamdo Culture in Tibet Culture – Singing and Dancing Performance

You may know that almost every Tibetan does well in singing and dancing, especially in Qamdo Prefecture in Tibet. Qamdo Prefecture in Tibet is highly praised as "the ocean of singing and dancing". It is said that Qamdo people who can speak and walk, they can sing and dance. The singing and dancing performance in Qamdo Prefecture is the most vigorous and unrestrained, and also romantic. It is the important part of unique Qamdo culture in Tibet culture.

"Guozhuang Dancing" is the most famous singing and dancing performance in Qamdo Prefecture. It was created in ancient times in Tibet history. People greatly acclaim that the tunes of "Guozhuang Dancing" are as many as the stars in the sky, the words are as many as the trees in the hill, and the dancing postures are as many as the hair of the yak.

"Guozhuang Dancing" is performed by the dancers together. The boys and the girls are dancing separately. The dance steps of boys are strong and the dance steps of girls are lithe and graceful. The singing of boys is resonant and the singing of girls is sweet and light. Not only tourists are attracted to take part in the activities in Qamdo Prefecture during Tibet tour, but also many Tibetans from other regions of Tibet.

Qamdo Culture in Tibet Culture – King Gesar

"King Gesar" is an epic created in the 11th – 13th century. It is the longest hero epic of the world. King Gesar was said to be the incarnation of the deity. He was the greatest leader of the tribe and highly respected by local people. He defeated the incomputable enemies and devils in his lifetime. If you are lucky enough, you may find the story performance of King Gesar's of the rappers in Tibetan bars.

Qamdo Culture in Tibet Culture – Architecture

Qamqying Street is the representative of the architecture feature in Qamdo prefecture in Tibet. The architecture feature is one of the most important parts of Qamdo culture in Tibet culture.

Qamqying Street is located in the town center of Qamdo prefecture. It is a beautiful architectural complex which is characteristic of both of the Han architecture style and Tibet architecture style. The road and the plaza are constructed with the sandstone material which is accord with the local national and cultural architectural style.