Special Report: 2009 Tibetan New Year Celebration 
  

Villagers are searching for the right stones for hitting the cattle corns. Long and flat pieces are said to be the best choice. (Photo: China Tibet Information Center) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Feb. 28 -- For villagers in Tangga Village of Doilungdeqen County of Lhasa, the first day of the Tibetan New Year is exceptional because it is a day for their favorite game -- to hit the cattle horns with stones!

    After the competition, all people, old and young, men and women, in the village will do a Gorchom circle dance hand in hand around the needfire.

    (Source: China Tibet Information Center)

Photo shows a villager in competition. (Photo: China Tibet Information Center) Photo Gallery>>>

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