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below it. They hardly feel the cold at all and in the depth of winter, heedless of frost or snow or wind, they trudge imperturbably along with their bosoms bared to the icy blast. Their feet, too, are bare inside their great high boots. These have soft soles of raw, untanned leather; the loose-fitting leg of the boot, which may be red or black or green, has a sort of woolen garter around the top of it which is fastened to the leg above the knee with another, very brightly colored strip of woolen material.
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hat, whose shape varies according to the district they come from; sometimes its peak supports a kind of mortarboard from which dangles a thick woolen fringe. In order to prevent their hats being blown away, they attach them to their heads with the long braid I have just described, and which has to be unwound for the purpose. In their left ear they wear a heavy silver ring decorated with a huge ornament of either coral or turquoise. Their costume is not elaborate. It normally consists only of a
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Tibetans are well represented in Chinese popular culture. Tibetan singers are particularly known for their strong vocal abilities, which many attribute to the high altitudes of the Tibetan Plateau. Tseten Dolma (才旦卓玛) rose to fame in the 1960s for her music-and-dance suite "The Earth is Red". Kelsang
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The process of making Tibetan rugs is unique in the sense that almost everything is done by hand. But with the introduction of modern technology, a few aspects of the rug making processes have been taken over by machine primarily because of cost, the disappearance of knowledge etc. Moreover, some new
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that have been taking place since June 2019 and subsequent mainland Chinese interference in major social media platforms, Tibetans have called or are calling for Unicode to extend the timeline for at least one more year, to ensure the elimination of mainland Chinese influence in operations conducted
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up over their chests. The right shoulder and arm are almost always left free, and when they are on the march or at work the whole top part of the robe is allowed to slip down so that it is supported only by the belt. This leaves them naked above the waist and clad in a very odd-looking sort of skirt
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area in 2001, is considered a most important example of Tibetan architecture. Formerly the residence of the Dalai Lamas, it contains over a thousand rooms within thirteen stories, and houses portraits of the past Dalai Lamas and statues of the Buddha. It is divided into the outer White Palace, which
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citizens, mainland Chinese members of Unicode Consortium and the Chinese government's willingness to place economic sanctions against the company if Unicode ‘unilaterally’ releases the Tibetan flag emoji (unless China returns to a state of democracy and is willing to support the rights and freedoms
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Except for the lamas and for certain laymen who shave their heads, the Tibetans wear their hair either long or in a braid wound around their heads and embellished with a complicated pattern of lesser braids which make the whole thing look like some sort of crown. They often wear a huge conical felt
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The most unusual feature of Tibetan architecture is that many of the houses and monasteries are built on elevated, sunny sites facing the south, and are often made of a mixture of rocks, wood, cement and earth. Little fuel is available for heat or lighting, so flat roofs are built to conserve heat,
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that is striking. This skill is passed down from father to son and there appear to be plenty of carpenters. However a threat to traditional Tibetan carpentry is the growing use of concrete structures. Some consider the increased use of concrete as a deliberate infiltration of the Chinese influence
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of Kham, surrounded by forests, is known for its beautiful wooden houses built in a range of styles and lavishly decorated with wooden ornamentation. The interiors of houses are usually paneled with wood and the cabinetry is ornately decorated. Although various materials are used in the well-built
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There is a rich ancient tradition of lay Tibetan literature which includes epics, poetry, short stories, dance scripts and mime, plays and so on which has expanded into a huge body of work - some of which has been translated into Western languages. Tibetan literature has a historical span of over
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However, as of August 2019, despite the efforts of members of the Emoji Subcommittee and Unicode's negotiating body (and Unicode's official admission that the flag proposal is strong), the decision-making process of approval and eventual release of the Tibetan flag emoji by Unicode has been and
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reports encountering nomads practising polyandry: "We were astonished to find polyandry practised among the nomads." "When several brothers share the same wife, the eldest is always the master in the household and the others have rights only when he is away or amusing himself elsewhere."
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cuisines which are eaten by hand. Small soup bowls are also used by Tibetans, and the rich are known to have used bowls of gold and silver. Since only a few crops grow at such high altitudes, many features of Tibetan cuisine are imported, such as tea, rice and others.
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painting, first survive from the eleventh century. Rectangular and intricately painted on cotton or linen, they are usually traditional compositions depicting deities, famous monks, and other religious, astrological, and theological subjects, and sometimes
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Tibetan rugs are big business in not only Tibet, but also Nepal, where Tibetan immigrants brought with them their knowledge of rug making. Currently in Nepal the rug business is one of the largest industries in the country and there are many rug exporters.
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by social media platforms and Unicode before prioritising on the eventual acceptance and release of the Tibetan flag emoji to the public. The flag emoji may only be released in Emoji 13.0, 14.0 or later, depending on the socio-political circumstances.
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since its introduction in the seventh century. Buddhist missionaries who came mainly from India, Nepal and China introduced arts and customs from India and China. Art, literature, and music all contain elements of the prevailing Buddhist beliefs, and
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Starting in the 1980s, Tibetans have begun to restore those monasteries that survived. This has become an international effort. Experts are teaching the Tibetans how to restore the building and save the remaining monasteries on the eastern plateau.
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Tibetans tend to be conservative in their dress, and though some have taken to wearing Western clothes, traditional styles still abound. Women wear dark-colored wrap dresses over a blouse, and a colorfully striped, woven wool apron, called
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is quite distinct from that of its neighbours. Tibetan crops must be able to grow at high altitudes, although a few areas in Tibet are low enough to grow such crops as rice, oranges, lemon and bananas. The most important crop in Tibet is
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was also originally built under Songsten Gampo. Jokhang Temple is the most splendid surviving building of the Tubo period in Tibet and also the earliest civil structural building in Tibet. It integrated the architectural styles of Tibet,
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The performance is usually a drama, held on a barren stage, that combines dances, chants and songs. Colorful masks are sometimes worn to identify a character, with red symbolizing a king and yellow indicating deities and lamas.
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The performance starts with a stage purification and blessings. A narrator then sings a summary of the story, and the performance begins. Another ritual blessing is conducted at the end of the play.
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Metok (格桑梅朵) is a popular singer who combines traditional Tibetan songs with elements of Chinese and Western pop. Purba Rgyal (Pubajia or 蒲巴甲) was the 2006 winner of Haonaner, the Chinese version of
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The Tibetan language is spoken in a variety of dialects in all parts of the Tibetan-inhabited area which covers half a million square miles. Some of these dialects are tonal like the
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serves as the administrative quarters, and the inner Red Quarters, which houses the assembly hall of the Lamas, chapels, 10,000 shrines and a vast library of Buddhist scriptures.
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and multiple windows are constructed to let in sunlight. Walls are usually sloped inwards at 10 degrees as a precaution against frequent earthquakes in the mountainous area.
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are a type of songs that feature glottal vibrations and high pitches which are typically sung by nomads. There are also epic bards who sing of Tibet's national hero, Gesar.
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in one particular case: a man marrying "several daughters of a house in which there is no son and heir." "The arrangement prevents the family fortune from being dispersed."
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Tibetans have a unique culture, and diversity only otherwise seen in ethnicity groups regions such as Xinjiang. Traditional Kham architecture is seen in most dwellings in
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and low, sustained syllables. Other styles include those unique to the various schools of Tibetan Buddhism, such as the classical music of the popular
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is noodle soup. It consists of noodles of various shapes, vegetables, and meat in broth. Tibetan cuisine is traditionally served with bamboo
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Seven Years in Tibet, with a new epilogue by the author. Translated from the German by Richard Graves. With an introduction by Peter Fleming
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Seven Years in Tibet, with a new epilogue by the author. Translated from the German by Richard Graves. With an introduction by Peter Fleming
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It is important to see that Sera monastery was by no means destroyed but only looted partially. The major destruction happened during the
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Nyima "Sun", Dawa "Moon" and Lhakpa "Mercury" are common personal names for people born on Sunday, Monday or Wednesday respectively.
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or the splendid, warm, soft stuff from Lhasa, dyed a rich dark red. The nomads, on the other hand, generally wear a sheepskin
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Each element is associated with two consecutive years, first in its male aspect, then in its female aspect. For example, a
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year. These big cycles are numbered. The first cycle started in 1027. Therefore, 2005 roughly corresponds to the (female)
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developed a distinct culture due to its geographic and climatic conditions. While influenced by neighboring cultures from
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The events that took place in Tibet in the twentieth century exacted a heavy toll on Tibetan monastic architecture.
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and other composers are known for Tibetan elements in their music. The first Western fusion with Tibetan music was
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Francke, A. H. (1914). Antiquities of Indian Tibet. Two Volumes. Calcutta. 1972 reprint: S. Chand, New Delhi.
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of China, Nepal, and India, and has become a model of Tibetan religious architecture for thousands of years.
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in Tibetan or Sanskrit as an integral part of the religion. These chants are complex, often recitations of
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means "something to roll" and refers to the fact that thangkas can easily be rolled up for transportation.
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Tibetan architecture contains Chinese and Indian influences, and reflects a deeply Buddhist approach. The
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is Tibetan bread eaten for breakfast and lunch. There many other types of balep bread and fried pies.
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architectural style as it was first built by Han Chinese architects in the middle of the 7th century.
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can be found on temple walls as frescos and furniture and many other items have ornamental painting.
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took charge of this project and ordered the temple be erected facing east to show her homesickness.
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is one of the oldest in Tibet, said to have been first built in the 7th century during the reign of
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via online means and also to further spread the Tibetan culture and representation across borders.
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emoji. The main purpose of this is to help evoke their sense of belonging to regional and cultural
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had become a father a few weeks before, and the people of the village had made presents of "flour-
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The Tibetan uses rugs for almost any domestic use from flooring to wall hanging to horse saddles.
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are frequently eaten, and well-prepared yogurt is considered something of a prestige item.
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1300 years. Perhaps the best known category of Tibetan literature outside of Tibet are the
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signals that she is married. Men and women both wear long sleeves even in summer months.
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is an important temple in Lhasa. The original building complex was strongly influenced by
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The element-animal designations recur in cycles of 60 years, starting with a (female)
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Nonetheless, Tibetans across the globe have been pushing on. In light of the ongoing
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Foreign styles of popular music have also had a major impact within Tibet. Indian
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was completely flattened in 1967, although it has to some degree been restored.
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Tibet's specific geographic and climatic conditions have encouraged reliance on
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widely. In his memoirs about his life in Tibet in the 1940s, Austrian writer
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is cultivated in Tibet, and therefore features strongly in its cuisine. Yak
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remained stalled. This is probably due to strong opposition by millions of
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reflects the cultural heritage of the trans-Himalayan region, centered in
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chanting, performed without metrical timing, is accompanied by resonant
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Tibetan music has influenced certain styles of Western music, such as
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13-Article Ordinance for the More Effective Governing of Tibet (1751)
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Himalayan Fermented Foods: Microbiology, Nutrition, and Ethnic Values
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year. The sex may be omitted, as it can be inferred from the animal.
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is a lively masked and costumed dance associated with some sects of
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Tibetans traditionally venerate their elders within their families.
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In larger Tibetan towns and cities many restaurants nowadays serve
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of Tibet. It is eaten mostly mixed with the national beverage, the
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Convention Between Great Britain and China Respecting Tibet (1906)
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Since 2010, thousands of ethnic Tibetans worldwide have called on
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Secular Tibetan music has been promoted by organizations like the
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is of a small size with shoulder strap, suitable for nomadic life.
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ladies attached to their clothes beneath the right shoulder.
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Chinese colonialism in Tibet causes cultural identity crisis
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are well-known, as are the sometimes politicized lyrics of
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