Repkong Shaman Festival

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The Repkong Shaman Festival is an annual cultural and religious festival celebrated in Repkong, a region in Amdo (Tibet). The festival, typically held in the first month of the Tibetan lunar calendar (around February or March), is deeply rooted in Tibetan Buddhist and shamanistic traditions. It is known for its unique blend of Buddhist rituals and shamanistic practices, a distinctive characteristic of the region’s spiritual culture.

The festival features elaborate ritual dances and prayers, performed by both Buddhist monks and local shamans, who invoke deities to ensure peace, prosperity, and protection from evil. The shamanic performances are believed to bridge the gap between the human and spiritual realms, often involving trance rituals, chanting, and sacred offerings.

In addition to the religious rituals, the festival is marked by folk dances, music performances, and traditional Tibetan performances. People gather in their finest attire to celebrate with friends, family, and fellow community members, strengthening cultural and spiritual bonds.

The Repkong Shaman Festival is an opportunity to witness the rich cultural tapestry of Tibetan Buddhism, shamanism, and local traditions, making it an essential part of the region’s cultural heritage.

Shaman Festival is held in Amdo. To honors the local mountain deity to bestows good health to villagers. The festival is lively with everyone dressed in colourful robes. Festival begin with offering to the locals deity with lighting incense throwing lungta (“Wind Horse”, colourful prayers flag, which represent good luck)

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