What are the Tibetan customs in Gannan?

Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province has been inhabited by Tibetans since ancient times. Now it is a mysterious tourist area with developed Tibetan Buddhist culture, rich Tibetan folk customs, relaxed political atmosphere and relatively convenient transportation. Tibetan Buddhism is the main religious sect formed in Tibetan areas after Buddhism was introduced into China, and it has devout Tibetan beliefs. Now the Gelug Sect is in charge of the religious and political power in Tibetan areas, and Zong Kaba is regarded as the founder. The doctrine is mainly Mahayana, which has both obvious and tantric, especially tantric, forming a "hidden secret". Tibetans are an ancient ethnic group living in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and its marginal areas. They are mainly nomadic people who migrate by aquatic plants. Originally believed in primitive religion and Bonism, now Tibetan Buddhism is the main religion.

Tibetans wear Tibetan robes and live in tents. Their food is mainly beef and mutton, Ciba and highland barley noodles, and rice and wheat are the staple foods in places with convenient transportation. Tibetan Buddhism culture is very developed, and its lifestyle is centered on Buddhist beliefs, and it is charitable. Tibetan people are hospitable, heroic and broad, and have a unique art of singing and dancing. Every corner of Gannan Prefecture has a strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere, and the folk customs are very attractive.

Every year around June 15th of the lunar calendar, Tibetan people in Gannan always celebrate the traditional folk festival-Xianglang Festival. Xianglong Festival is a romantic and interesting festival. June of the lunar calendar is the golden season in Tibetan areas, and the pastures are fragrant and sweet. People travel with their families, set up tents on beautiful grasslands and live a relaxed and leisurely life for ten and a half months. Even the monks in the temple are envious of this attractive activity of throwing themselves into the embrace of nature and want to play with the laity for a few days. Over time, it was handed down and formed today's "Xianglong Festival". There are also sacrificial ceremonies in the ancient traditional "Xianglang Festival". The first ceremony is to "stew mulberry" on the top of the mountain, that is, to light the branches and leaves of cypress trees prepared in advance and throw the food that Tibetan people like to eat, such as ghee, fried noodles and qula, into the fire. Against the backdrop of the raging cypress fire, there are waves of cedar trees, oil and food floating in the open field at dawn. These people were riding horses and shooting around the fire.

Then an arrow insertion ceremony was held, that is, a wooden arrow up to 10 meters was inserted into the big wooden fence on the mountain. During the festival, Tibetans will also carry out some recreational activities full of life interest and national characteristics. Such as horse racing, yak racing, tug of war, wrestling, running, singing and dancing. If you travel to Tibetan areas in time, you can have fun with hospitable herdsmen.