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The Shoton Festival: A Tibetan cultural banquet on the roof of the world
By:CGTN
update:August 15,2018
 
A Tibetan style fashion show is set to open on the second day with the theme of “Stunning Shoton, Wonderful Life,”where about 100 traditional and modern Tibetan ethnic costumes will be presented in addition to Tibetan song and dance performances.
 
About 240 hiking lovers from places across China will also be able to experience a series of projects focus on the protection of lakes, grassland, and mountains while discovering turquoise lakes, snow-capped mountains, and nomadic lifestyle.
 
“At least once in your lifetime, you should take a tour of Tibet,” is a popular saying among travelers.
 
The first half of 2018 saw more than 11 million domestic and foreign tourists visit Tibet, according to Xinhua News Agency. Hundreds of thousands of global tourists are drawn to this forbidden land for its breathtaking natural scenery as well as the mysterious folk art and ethnic culture.
 
Summer is the best time of the year for travelers to discover the world’s highest plateau thanks to the relatively mild climate.
 
If you planned to set off in August, don’t miss the time-honored cultural banquet – a perfect chance to have a closer look at appealing traditions, folk customs, and religious faith. 
 
(Yang Jinghao and Zhang Youze also contributed to the story.)
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