Cross-regional collaboration shines at Lhasa's New Year fair

Notably, the market event also served as a platform for artisans and exhibitors from regions beyond Lhasa, with representation from Gansu and Qinghai provinces and the Inner Mongolian autonomous region, showcasing their handicrafts and intangible cultural heritage products.

This cross-regional exchange and collaboration added a new dimension to the event, attracting a throng of residents and tourists who flocked to the market and infusing the ancient city of Lhasa with a vibrant festive atmosphere.

According to Xizang Dropenling Culture, co-organizer of the fair, the event is a prelude to the upcoming New Year celebrations, and it is also part of efforts to promote and preserve traditional culture while fostering a healthy, joyful, and harmonious festive atmosphere through a diverse array of activities.