@maxdiscovertravel: Tibet Butter Sculptures You've Never Seen Before ～～～ Kumbum Monastery a historic site and the birthplace of lama tsongkhapa, featuring a unique blend of Tibetan. It offers a fascinating glimpse into tibetan culture, highlighting the monastery's exquisite butter sculptures, vibrant murals, and applique tankas. ～～～ Kumbum Monastery, in the Amdo region, is the birthplace of Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. With a history of over 600 years, it has grown into a vast complex covering nearly 600 mu. Blending Tibetan and Han architectural styles, it shines with golden rooftops and a grand, majestic presence. Its three great arts are butter sculptures, murals, and appliqué thangkas. Butter sculptures, shaped from yak butter, display intricate craftsmanship and a wide range of themes. Each year, on the 15th day of the first lunar month, they are showcased in a spectacular exhibition. The murals, rich in Indo-Tibetan style, remain vivid even after centuries. Appliqué thangkas are created by layering silk, wool, leather, and cotton onto fabric, forming a unique and intricate art form. ～～～ If you’re planning a beautiful journey, why not get in touch with us? MD will listen attentively to your voice, crafting unique, tailor-made journeys just for you. To record the beauty of life, MD also accepts travel stories and submissions from around the world, turning them into films. Don’t forget to like, share, subscribe, and contact us! 📩 [email protected] #TibetTravel #tibetan #tibet #faith #art

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