Tibetan Festival Calendar for 2015
Festivals are lively events that bring together Tibetans from all over the plateau. The more than 100 major and minor festivals that take place throughout the year include horse racing, dancing, singing, praying, and displays of religious artwork.Each area of Tibet has its own distinctive style.
Here is a list of mainly Tibetan Festivals and corresponding festival dates in 2015,such as Tibetan New Year and Saga Dawa. If your travel schedule allows, it is worth arranging a tour to Tibet when festivals are taking place.
If you have any question, please feel free to email us at admin@chinayak.com or tripadvisor@chinayak.com to get prompt answer.
Tibetan Festival Calendar (Year: 2015)
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LIST OF FESTIVALS
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DATES INTIBETAN CALENDAR
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YEAR2015
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TIBETAN NEW YEAR (LOSAR)
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1st of the first Tibetan month
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Feb 19
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GREAT PRAYER FESTIVAL(MONLAM)
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4th of the first Tibetan month
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Feb 22
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BUTTER LAMP/ CHOE-NGA CHOEPA
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15th of the first Tibetan month
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Mar 5
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SAGA DAWA
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15th of the fourth Tibetan month
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Jun 2
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THANKA UNVEILING AT TASHILHUNPO
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14-15th of the fifth Tibetan month
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July 2
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ZAMLING CHISANG /SAMYA DOLDE
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15th of the fifthTibetan month
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July 2
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CHOEKOR DUECHEN
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4th of the sixth Tibetan month
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July 20
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| GANDEN MONASTERY FESTIVAL | 15th of the sixth Tibetan month | July 31 |
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SHOTON FESTIVAL
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30th of the sixth Tibetan month
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Aug 14
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NAGCHU HORSE RACE
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Aug
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LHABAB DHECHEN
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22nd of the ninth Tibetan month
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Nov 3
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PALDEN LHAMO FESTIVAL
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15th of the tenth Tibetan month
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Nov 25
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GADEN NGA-CHOE
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25th of the tenth Tibetan month
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Dec 5
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