where 2012 is the Year of the Water Dragon. The 15-day holiday will The 15-day holiday will start on
Wednesday.
In Lhasa, The Tibet Autonomous Region's capital, Potala palace
square has been adorned with festival decorations. Major commercial streets have
been swarmed with last-minute shoppers since Monday. tea bricks are all
essentials.
February 22, 2012 is the traditional Tibetan New Year in Tibet, and 2012 is the Shui Long Tibetan New Year. It begins on the first day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar (Wednesday, February 22) and ends on the fifteenth day, lasting for 15 days. In Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region, Potala Square is decked out in festive costumes. The shopping streets have been crowded since Monday. Beef, fresh yak yellow meat and tea heads are not to be missed.
Many Tibetans are also buying fresh flowers to bring some color into their
homes. And azaleas, revered for their especially bright colors, are favorites.
In addition, 5 thousand locals will put on group dance performances at Potala
Palace Square on
Friday. Tibetans buy flowers to decorate their homes. Azaleas are especially popular due to their vibrant colors. Also on Friday, more than 5,000 people will dance to "Happy Lhasa" in Potala Palace Square
Friday.