Phonological and Lexical Profiles of the Kham Dialect Muya
Abstract: The Tibetan Muya dialect is a unique regional dialect in the Kham area. It is mainly distributed in Dartsendo, most of YaJiang, and BaMei, Sichuan. Muya dialect retains some features of the ancient …
The Ghee Flowers Art of Lingque Temple in North Kham Area
Abstract: This paper examines ghee flower art, a distinctive religious sculptural tradition associated with the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism. While widely appreciated across the Tibetan cultural sphere, the …
The Swan Song of Matrilineal Clans: The Walking Marriage Customs and their Evolution Among the Zhaba Zang People
Abstract: As an ancient Tibetan group, the Zhaba are known for their distinctive languages and wedding customs. Their most representative practice is “walking marriage,” a matrilineal marriage system that …