Tibetan New Year is the most ceremonious traditional festival of Tibet ethnic group. It begins on the 1st day of the 1st month of Tibetan calendar and lasts fifteen days. Since Tibetans are followers of Buddhism, the festival has strong Buddhist atmosphere.

The last two days of old year is called Gutor. Houses are cleaned from top to bottom, especially the kitchen, for it is the most important room. Special dishes are cooked for the New Year. People flocked to the temples and monasteries with gifts to the monks and pay homage to the Buddha. They light firecrackers and torches to rid evil spirits.

On New Year's Day, people get up early and bathe. Then they place offerings to the gods in their household shrines. When family dinner begins, they will exchange gifts with each other. Wrestling, horse racing, archery competitions, group dancing and Tibetan operas are held.

Each year, the festival attracts lots of people home and abroad who are interested in the ethnic celebration atmosphere.