Shoton Festival
Buddha Display Festival
Lhasa City, Chengguan District, Tibet
Time Information
Datetibetan_6_end
TypeFloat
Continue5 days
Festive Attribute
Categoryminority
Intangible Cultural Heritage LevelNational Intangible Cultural Heritage
EthnicityTibetan
ReligionTibetan Buddhism
ScaleLarge
Expected number of people10K+
CrowdingCrowded
Target Audience & Activities
Target Audience
Culture EnthusiastPhotography enthusiast
Campaign Items
Unfurling the Buddha ScrollTibetan OperaYogurt Tasting
Travel suggestions
Held in mid-to-late 8, reserve your spot early to catch the exhibition.
Amenities
Food
Accommodation
Shuttle
Live
Detailed Introduction
The highlight of the festival is the Thangka Unfolding Ceremony at Drepung Monastery, where a massive thangka is dramatically unveiled in the morning light.