As the Tibetan New Year, or Losar, approaches, preparations are in full swing in Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, with families busy following centuries-old customs to seek blessings and good fortune.
In Sa'gya county, Shigatse, Pema Chungdak's family is preparing for Losar in their new home by Guchak cleaning, frying kasai, and setting the Chemar box.
The regional gross domestic product of Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, exceeded 100 billion yuan ($14.3 billion) for the first time in 2025, according to the city's mayor on Jan 14.