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Shoton Festival Begins in Lhasa

A ritual marking the start of the Shoton Festival is held at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, August 23, 2025. Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival began in Lhasa on Saturday. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shoton Festival Begins in Lhasa

An enormous thangka painting of Buddha is unrolled on a hillside platform at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, August 23, 2025. Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival began in Lhasa on Saturday. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shoton Festival Begins in Lhasa

A ritual marking the start of the Shoton Festival is held at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, August 23, 2025. Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival began in Lhasa on Saturday. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Shoton Festival Begins In Lhasa - China

Monks carry an enormous rolled-up thangka painting of Buddha at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2024. Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival, or Yogurt Festival, began in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Sunday. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240805) -- BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Monks carry an enormous rolled-up thangka painting of Buddha at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2024. Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival, or Yogurt Festival, began in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Sunday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Fan)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-SHOTON FESTIVAL-OPENING (CN)

(240804) -- LHASA, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Monks carry an enormous rolled-up thangka painting of Buddha at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2024. Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival, or Yogurt Festival, began in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Sunday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Fan)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-SHOTON FESTIVAL-OPENING (CN)

(240804) -- LHASA, Aug. 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Monks walk out of a hall at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 4, 2024. Celebrations marking the traditional Shoton Festival, or Yogurt Festival, began in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, on Sunday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jiang Fan)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Ngawanga Choma from Lhasa's Drepung Monastery attends a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jigme Dorje)

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(InXizang)CHINA-XIZANG-LHASA-GESHE LHARAMPA-PRELIMINARY EXAM (CN)

(240626) -- LHASA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Ngawanga Choma from Lhasa's Drepung Monastery attends a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa at Sera Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 25, 2024. A total of 13 monks from multiple monasteries are in the process of completing a preliminary examination for the Geshe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. Geshe Lharampa, which means "intellectual" in the Tibetan language, is the equivalent of a doctoral degree in modern education. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

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Vlog: China's Tibet kicks off Shoton Festival with Buddha painting unrolling ceremony

STORY: Vlog: China's Tibet kicks off Shoton Festival with Buddha painting unrolling ceremony DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Drepung Monastery 2. STANDUP 1 (English): ZHU CONG, Xinhua correspondent 3. STANDUP 2 (English): ZHU CONG, Xinhua correspondent 4. STANDUP 3 (English): ZHU CONG, Xinhua correspondent 5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): MS. LI, Tourist STORYLINE: STANDUP 1 (English): ZHU CONG, Xinhua correspondent "Hello, this is Zhu Cong with Xinhua News Agency. I'm now at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, the capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, as today, the city kicks off the annual Shoton Festival, with a large Thangka painting of the Buddha on display. And the event will begin in about 3 hours." The Shoton Festival, also known as the Yogurt Banquet Festival, is a week-long extravaganza that dates back to the 11th century. The Drepung Monastery is the largest monastery of the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. STANDUP 2

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-SHOTON FESTIVAL (CN)

(230816) -- LHASA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Monks prepare for the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Celebrations for the traditional Lhasa Shoton (yogurt banquet) Festival began in Lhasa on Wednesday. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-SHOTON FESTIVAL (CN)

(230816) -- LHASA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People throw hadas, or silk scarves used by Tibetans to express respect and greeting, at a huge Thangka painting during the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Celebrations for the traditional Lhasa Shoton (yogurt banquet) Festival began in Lhasa on Wednesday. (Photo by He Bingjie/Xinhua)

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-SHOTON FESTIVAL (CN)

(230816) -- LHASA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Believers and visitors look at a huge Thangka painting during the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Celebrations for the traditional Lhasa Shoton (yogurt banquet) Festival began in Lhasa on Wednesday. (Photo by He Bingjie/Xinhua)

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-SHOTON FESTIVAL (CN)

(230816) -- LHASA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Monks lift a large yellow curtain on a huge Thangka painting during the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Celebrations for the traditional Lhasa Shoton (yogurt banquet) Festival began in Lhasa on Wednesday. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-SHOTON FESTIVAL (CN)

(230816) -- LHASA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Monks carry a huge Thangka painting at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Celebrations for the traditional Lhasa Shoton (yogurt banquet) Festival began in Lhasa on Wednesday. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-SHOTON FESTIVAL (CN)

(230816) -- LHASA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Monks carry a huge Thangka painting at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 16, 2023. Celebrations for the traditional Lhasa Shoton (yogurt banquet) Festival began in Lhasa on Wednesday. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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(InTibet)CHINA-TIBET-LHASA-SHOTON FESTIVAL (CN)

(230816) -- LHASA, Aug. 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 16, 2023 shows a huge Thangka painting during the "sunning of the Buddha" ceremony at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Celebrations for the traditional Lhasa Shoton (yogurt banquet) Festival began in Lhasa on Wednesday. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIBET-PANCHEN-RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES (CN)

(230705) -- LHASA, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on July 5, 2023 shows Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, capital city of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Panchen Rinpoche attends religious activities in Tibet's Drepung Monastery" (Photo by Chogo/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIBET-PANCHEN-RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES (CN)

(230705) -- LHASA, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po is greeted by Buddhists at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, capital city of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Panchen Rinpoche attends religious activities in Tibet's Drepung Monastery" (Photo by Chogo/Xinhua)

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CHINA-TIBET-PANCHEN-RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES (CN)

(230705) -- LHASA, July 5, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Panchen Erdeni Chos-kyi rGyal-po attends religious activities at the Drepung Monastery in Lhasa, capital city of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Panchen Rinpoche attends religious activities in Tibet's Drepung Monastery" (Photo by Chogo/Xinhua)

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Foreign media allowed into Tibet ahead of rioting anniversary

Lhasa, China - A monk guides a group of foreign journalists at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa in Tibet Autonomous Region on Feb. 12. China allowed a group of foreign journalists into Tibet on a government-organized tour, a month ahead of the first anniversary of violence that rocked the region. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Foreign media allowed into Tibet ahead of rioting anniversary

Lhasa, China - A monk guides a group of foreign journalists at Drepung Monastery in Lhasa in Tibet Autonomous Region on Feb. 12. China allowed a group of foreign journalists into Tibet on a government-organized tour, a month ahead of the first anniversary of violence that rocked the region. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)(Kyodo)