Letter from Lhasa: Reveling in vibrant spirit of Tibetan New Year

by Huang Yaoman

LHASA, Feb. 10 (Xinhua) -- While much of China was buzzing with the excitement of Spring Festival celebrations on Saturday, I was invited to a Tibetan friend's home in rural Lhasa to take part in the joyous festivities of the Tibetan New Year, the most important festival for Tibetans.

During my visit, I not only had the chance to savor delectable traditional dishes but also experience the