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Festival Goes Ahead

July 23, 2017;

The annual Rebgong Lurol festival took place in Qinghai’s Rebgong county last week with local Tibetans turning out in force to take part in the celebrations, many wearing Traditional Tibetan dress. Radio Free Asia reports a source as saying there was less alcohol consumption and gambling than in recent years. The festival has been held since ancient times, with religious rituals, cultural performances and traditional games.

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