Dec. 13, 2016 -- 2016 Kongpo Losar New Year Festival falls on Nov. 30. residents in Nyingchi organize a various of activities to celebrate the Kongpo Losar Festival.
The Kongpo Losar Festival dates back to the 13th century, when the Tibetan king found out that Genghis Khan intended to attack the region.
To prepare for battle, the Tibetan king ordered his people to celebrate the festival one month earlier, a tradition that is carried on to honor those heroes who fought in the battle, according to local officials.
By: Zhu Shan