Tibetans have their own language and writing. Tibetan language belongs to the Tibetan branch of the Tibeto-Burman language family of the Sino-Tibetan language family. It is divided into three dialects: Tibetan, Kham, and Amdo, and they are all written. However, Jiarong Tibetans rarely have a written dialect. The current Tibetan script is a pinyin script formulated in the early 7th century based on ancient Sanskrit and Western script. The use of Tibetan has strengthened the economic ties between Tibetans and the Central Plains region.
Tibetan literature is rich and colorful, including writer’s literature and folk literature, ranking among the forefront of China’s ethnic minorities in terms of quantity. "The Biography of King Gesar" is a heroic folk epic in the form of rap. It is the longest known rap epic in the world; the Tibetan literary classic "The Love Song of Tsangyang Gyatso" is also world-renowned.
The Tibetan calendar is a Tibetan calendar created by the Tibetan ancestors. It is different from the Han calendar and has a history of more than 1,000 years. The Tibetan calendar has three major elements, including the phenological calendar inherent in Tibetan culture, the Kalachakra calendar introduced from India, and the chronological calendar introduced by the Han people. It is the most valuable folk culture in Tibetan culture. The Tibetan almanac that can be verified by existing history first appeared in the 13th century (Yuan Dynasty). By the 19th century, the compilation of the Tibetan almanac had become more and more complete. Extended information
The history of the Tibetan people is an integral part of Chinese history and one of the oldest ethnic groups in China and South Asia. After Tubo established its political power in the early seventh century, the contact between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty became increasingly frequent. From the 10th century to the 16th century, it was the period of prosperity of ancient Tibetan culture. In 1951, Tibet was peacefully liberated.
Tibetans generally believe in Tibetan Buddhism. Buddhism was introduced to Tubo from Tianzhu in the seventh century AD and has a history of more than 1,400 years. The Tibetan people have created a splendid national culture and left extremely rich cultural heritage in literature, music, dance, painting, sculpture, architectural art and other aspects. Tibetan carving skills are superb. In addition, Tibetan opera is unique and Tibetan medicine is also an important heritage of mankind.
Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Tibetan