For many years, not only Tibetans, but also people from other ethnic groups, have come to the monastery for worship.

 "Tiao Qian" is a ritual dancing with a history of nearly 300 years, telling stories of gods and ghosts in Tibetan Buddhism. 

Mar. 5, 2018 -- Performances at the "Tiao Qian" ceremony (Photo/Ma Mingyan)

"When the earthquake struck Yushu in 2010, countries around the world gave their helping hands to us. Today I come here to pray for them," said a 24-year-old girl from Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai province.

By: Ma Wenhui