Tibetan New Year
It is the greatest festival in Tibet. In the ancient times when the peach tree was in blossom, it was considered as the starting of the new year. Since the systematisation of the Tibetan calendar in 1027 A.D. the first day of the first month has become fixed as the New Year. On this day, families unite, auspicious dipper is offers and the auspicious wood " Tashi delek" are greeted.

Butter Lamp Festival
It is the last day of the great prayer festival. In order to celebrate Sakya Muni's victory over Non-Buddhist opponents, the lord of Neu Dzong, a noted patron of Tsong Khapa, numerous butter lamps are lit.

Six - Four Festival
It is believed that the Buddha gave his first lecture on this day. People celebrate this festival by paying visits to the holy mountains.

Shoton Festival
It is the open festival and the greatest festival in Tibet. In ancient times pious folks went in to the mountain hermitage to do penance and on the last day of which yoghurt was served for meals followed by entertainment of folk songs and dance. Since the 7th .century, opera performances were held for days in Norbu Lingka park. Presently opera contests and distributions of prizes are held for seven days.

Great Prayer Festival
It is the greatest religious festival in Tibet. It was instituted by Tsong Khapa in 1409, the founder of Gelukpa sect. Monks from the three monasteries of Tibet assemble in Jokhang for prayers to Shakya Muni's image as if it were the living Buddha. Philosophical debates are held among the Doctors of Metaphysics. Pilgrims come from every corner of Tibet and donations are offered to the monks.

Gyantse Horse Race & Archery
Horse race and archery are generally popular in Tibet and Gyantse enjoys the prestige of being the earliest in history by starting it in 1408. Contests in early times included horse race, archery and shooting followed by a few days of entertainment of pickniking. Presently ball games, track and field events, folk songs and dances, barter trade are also held in addition to the above.

The World Incense Day
Gods in heaven are believed to descend to the mortal world on this day. Incense is burnt in large scales and picnicking is done in public parks.

Driving of Evil Spirits
At the end of the Tibetan New Year, religious dance are performed in monasteries for driving off evil spirits of the past year. At night in every household traditional means of driving of evil spirits of past year by burning of straws and throwing rubbish on cross road and the "Year end dumpling" is served.