China has long been accused of trying to eradicate Tibetan culture through political and religious repression. Rebkong county is a major centre of traditional Tibetan culture and the Gelug – or "Yellow Hat" – sect of the exiled Dalai Lama. That way, all beings will have a chance at a better existence in their next life," a monk told AFP. Another pair of dancers raised their swords and flung the skinned, shrivelled carcasses of two tiny baby lambs over the heads of the crowd. –AFPTibetan, New Year, Buddha, culture

Source: New Strait Times March 04, 2018 09:00 UTC