Tibet Shoton Festival Tour

The Shoton Festival, commonly known as the Yogurt Festival or Banquet is an annual the largest and most mysterious festival held around middle of August in Lhasa, Tibet. It began in the 16th century with a banquet given by the lay people for the monks featuring yogurt, later on the custom being continued by local Tibetans that the yogurt dine becomes the main part of the festival. During the gala, the devout of Tibetan people will display a huge painting of the Buddha on a hill, traditional Tibetan opera will be performed at the Norbulingka summer palace, yak race show and market fairs will be held. There is also much feasting and visiting between family groups at this time of year. The festival is the great represent for the best of Tibetan religion, culture and traditions.