People "hit the horn" to celebrate Tibetan New Year in Lhasa
People participate in the ceremony of a game called "hit the horn", in celebration of Losar, the Tibetan New Year, in Dagze County, Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 12, 2016. The game, which literally means hitting the horn of an ox, is a traditional sports game in Tibet, symbolizes good luck if anyone successfully hits tip of the horn at a distance of more than 30 meters.
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Tibetans celebrate 'Fire Monkey Losar'
Local residents visit the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa to worship Shakyamuni in celebration of the "Fire Monkey Losar," or Tibetan New Year.
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Prayer flag changing ceremony held during Losar
Photo shows the local residents throwing zanba (roasted highland barley flour) at the prayer flag changing ceremony in Taktse Village.
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Lhasa's festive atmosphere during Losar
Lhasa is in festive atmosphere during the Spring Festival and Tibetan New Year.
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