Damxung County Festivals and Activities

Most Tibetan festivals are full of the color of  religion. In addition to annual large-scale worship rituals to Buddha and Buddhist masters, Tibetan people will also hold a series of festivities associated with religious life and agricultural production consisting of religious festivals and folk ones. There are almost a hundred festivals in a year, some of which even last for ten days.

Xuedun Festival: In the area of Damxung, the most famous festival is Xuedun Festival, which means yogurt eating days in Tibetan langusge, lasting about 6 days in June and July. During Xuedun Festival, both local residents and tourists can enjoy gala party and Tibetan drama performance at every summer.