In the famous bustling bazaar in Lhasa, Southwest China’s Xizang (Tibet) Autonomous Region lies Bakuo Street, known to Tibetans as the “Holy Road,” where visitors can see exquisite studios dedicated to the various schools of Thangka – traditional Tibetan Buddhist paintings on cotton or silk appliqué. At one studio, 48-year-old Thangka painter Phurbu Tsering is working on a new drawing attentively.
In an apparent attempt to thwart any potential incidents during the sensitive period surrounding the anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising of March 10, 1959, Chinese authorities have announced the closure of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa .
© Provided by Xinhua LHASA, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) In less than 10 minutes, tasty noodles were prepared and then served to those gathered at the dining tab