por pedroceinos | Feb 27, 2021 | ethnic-groups, tibetans, travel
The Monastery of Sera – History and foundation The Monastery of Sera – History and foundation Sera Monastery, located on the outskirts of Lhasa, is one of the largest monasteries in Tibet, and one of the most important centers of learning. Still today many...
por pedroceinos | Feb 27, 2021 | ethnic-groups, tibetans, travel
The monasteries of Tibet- the soul of the land The monasteries of Tibet- the soul of the land One of the most charismatic aspects of Tibetan culture is its monasteries. Mention Tibet to anyone, at least in the West, and they will immediately associate that word...
por pedroceinos | Feb 21, 2021 | ethnic-groups, Naxi
The Llubhu, women shamans of the Naxi The Llubhu, women shamans of the Naxi The llubhu (also called sunyi) are the Naxi sorcerers or sorceresses. In ancient days they were always women, mediums who went into trances and claimed to see ghosts, the spirit of the...
por pedroceinos | Feb 21, 2021 | ethnic-groups, tibetans, travel
Sakya Monastery and its impressive art treasures Sakya Monastery and its impressive art treasures Sakya Monastery is located 165 kilometers west of Shigatse, on the road to Tingri, and is a must-see for all travelers who can spare a little time to explore central...
por pedroceinos | Feb 18, 2021 | culture
The horse in the Chinese horoscope The horse in the Chinese horoscope The horse is one of the animals of later incorporation into Chinese culture. If, as some scholars say, the system of 12 animals in the Chinese horoscope originated in the peoples who lived in the...
