SPORTS

Deadly Summit: Why Chinese Climbers Flock to the World’s Highest Peak

Despite the dangers and exorbitant cost, Chinese climbing enthusiasts have joined a global craze for conquering the Earth’s highest mountain

FILM

Remembering Pema Tseden, a Giant of Filmmaking

After the sudden passing of the Tibetan filmmaking pioneer, young filmmakers across ethnicities remember his talent and his mentorship

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Tsampa Fights and Surprises: The Evolving Fortunes of Tibetan New Year

Two young Tibetans recall how the festivities of Losar, the traditional New Year on the Plateau, have changed and stayed the same since their childhood

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TRAVEL

Yak of All Trades: Tibetan New Year with Herders on the Plateau

A New Year celebration on the plateau showcases modern Tibetan herding culture

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ARTS

Crafting the Future

Headmaster Yeshi Tenzin trains the next generation of Tibetan thangka artists in Lhasa

FILM

Remote Tales

Films about ethnic minorities gain acclaim among China’s urban movie-goers