These young novices took part in the Tibetan Opera, but they seemed to have forgotten their moves here. They never quite knew what to do next, but they improvised well enough for us. Taken at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
Unfortunately, no one spoke English enough (or we didn't speak Tibetan enough) to explain to us what was going on with the slow movements and the knife. We used our brilliant imaginations to fill in the blanks. Taken at Labrang Monastery in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.
These Tibetans take a break from the kora (pilgrimage path) at Labrang Monastery. Taken in Xiahe, China. Read more about our visit to Xiahe, China.