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Customs in performing
Yoghurt festival
Beginning in the reign of the fifth Dalai Lama in the 17th century,
troupes from across Tibet gathered at the Zhaibung Monastery to
present their best performances in the seventh month by the Tibetan
calendar every year. In the reign of the seventh Dalai Lama, the
venue moved to Norbu Lingka. On the occasion, whole families and
even entire villages come to the site to watch the performances
day and night. Meanwhile, they also enjoy themselves by singing
and dancing. This festive season is known today as the Shoton Festival,
and lasts for about a month and a half.
Related
link:About The Shoton Festival
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