Happy Tibetan New Year

Bright and Colorful Flags

1. It is also known as Losar. “Lo” symbolizes year while “scar” stands for new.

它也因为被叫做Losar而闻名，Lo代表年，scar代表新。

2. It is celebrated for 15 days.

新年庆祝活动持续15天。

3. It falls in February or March.

它在二月或三月庆祝。

2023年，藏历新年是2月21日。

In 2023, Tibetan New Year fell on Feb 21.

4. It is a time of renewal and optimism.

它是一个万象更新和乐观的时刻。

5. It marks the start of the Tibetan lunar calendar.

它标志着藏历农历的开始。

6. Its celebrations include a range of customs and traditions.

它的庆祝活动包括一系列习俗和传统。

7. It reflects the unique culture and identity of the Tibetan people.

它反映了藏族人民独特的文化和身份。

8. Before its arrival, Tibetans engage in cleaning their homes and surroundings.

藏历新年到来之前，藏民们打扫房屋和及其周边地方。

This practice is to get rid of any negativity or bad luck.

这个习俗是为了消除任何的消极情绪或厄运。

9. Tibetans make offerings to the gods and ancestors to seek good wishes and blessings for the next year.

藏民给神灵和祖先上供，祈求来年的好运与祝福。

10. Houses are decorated with bright and colorful flags.

藏民们用鲜艳和多色的旗子装饰房子。

11. The streets are lined with lanterns.

街道布满了灯笼。

12. People also decorate their clothes with complicated patterns.

人们也用复杂的图案装饰他们的衣服。