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Enjoy the photography of Lobsang Topgyal from the rarely seen Tibetan colony in Mungod, India

http://TravelsWithSheila.com The Festival began with a fast hike up the hill at altitude trying not to miss any part of the Tongren Aboriginal Festival held once a year. This video highlights Shaman #1 in a trance, pawing the ground and making horse sounds. Offerings and prayers in the temple, intricate dance routines. A "not for tourist" event - that is becoming more popular every year.

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com Located in the southern part of Minshan Mountains in China, Jiuzhaigou Scenic Reserve (a UNESCO site) is filled with Chinese National Tourists, high mountains, and crystal clear turquoise lakes. Come along with me and admire its beauty. Don't forget to check out the toilet buses. That's right...toilet buses...

http://www.TravelsWithSheila.com The nomads of the Eastern Tibet Plateau still live off the land, traveling with their yaks and black yak wool tents from summer home to winter home and back again. Yak dung (or poop) is formed into yak patties and used for fuel. This nomad Mother used her bare hands to pop additional yak patties in the fire when needed and move the burning coals around. Spinning yak fur, milking yaks...a very hard life.

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Tibetans struggle to save their culture in India. Why should the world care? www.tibetanphotoproject.com

Just one of those moments you come across. http://www.tibetanphotoproject.com for more information, galleries and travel diaries

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www.tibetanphotoproject.com for complete information and travel diaries The Tibetan Photo Project is working to create a voice from the Tibetan exile community through their own photos and films. We offer a free DVD, while we can afford it to anyone who will host a Tibetan Film Screening party with 10 guests or more. Email direct for details, thetibetanphotoproject@yahoo.com please put "Tibetan Film" in your subject line.