Faces of tibet
Updated: 2013-10-04 08:58
(China Daily)
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More than 10 ethnic groups live in the Tibet autonomous region. They not only follow ancient traditions, but also enjoy modern life. In July, China Daily photographer Kuang Linhua visited the region and captured some images.
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Dawa Lhamo, 26, sits in a truck's cab in front of the Galung La Tunnel on the Zhamog-Medog Motorway. At the end of 2010, the tunnel was bored through Galung La Mountain, finally linking Medog county with the outside world. |
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Tsering Wangchuk, 19, a lama in Qamdo county, plays billiards in an outdoor parlor. Billiards is the most popular sport among Tibetans and lamas enjoy a game during their spare time. |
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A young man at an Internet bar in Medog. There are four Internet bars in the county and young people like to spend time there. |
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Tashi, 27, wears a traditional hunting dress in Tsal Trob village, Mainling county. The Lhoba ethnic group used to depend on hunting for their livehood, but now "we only wear the dress when someone important comes to visit", he says. |
(China Daily European Weekly 10/04/2013 page4)
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