Tibetan is fond of nature. In appliance with plateau climate, environment and living conditions, they've developed a nationwide custom, namely Linka Festivals, family members all gather together for a picnic and joy in wide open meadows with river and elegant environment. From May 1st to May 15th of Tibetan calendar, Tibetans leave the residence for a link with dense shrub. They put up tents, fully enjoy the benediction of nature. On May 15th of Tibetan Calendar in the day of burning incense worldwide which named zenlingisang as a memorial to all deities.
It is said that in May of monkey year, Padmasambbava subdued all devils in Tibet and this is the origin of that day. Another legend described sesong Dhezan (from 754AD TO 797AD, the fifth king of Tubo Kingdom) failed to build Samye Monastery again and again due to bad lucks. Padmasamb therefore created rituals of burning incense and chant scriptures, then all the evils gradually dispeared. And, the Samye Monastery was then built successfully. Afterwards, people choose an auspicious day of full moon in May to hold grand ritual of burning incense as a memorial of the custom. In addition, May 15th of Tibetan calendar is the peak of Linka Festival in which Tibetans all dressed up bringing butter tea, qingke barley wine and all sorts of delicious foods to enjoy Linka Festival.
tags: Tibet Tours and China Holidays
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