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Jiuhe Village is buzzing with excitement as the annual Wangguo Festival kicks off today! From July 30 to August 3, families in Qonggyai County, Xizang are celebrating a bountiful harvest with age-old traditions that bring the community together.
On the first day, each family sends one of their younger members to \"circle the fields\" – a vibrant procession filled with colorful attire, scriptures, and barley wine. These spirited young participants parade around the village's fields, embodying the joy and hope of the season.
But the festivities don’t stop there! Families also gather to perform a special ceremony, burning mulberry to pray for good fortune and a rich harvest in the coming year. This ritual, rooted in the Yarlung Zangbo River valley, has been a cornerstone of Wangguo Festival's celebration, making it more grandiose than the Tibetan New Year in Xizang's agricultural regions.
Recognized as part of China's national intangible cultural heritage, the Wangguo Festival is a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of rural and forested areas of Xizang. Whether you're a news enthusiast, a traveler, or someone connected to the Asian diaspora, events like these highlight the vibrant traditions that keep communities thriving.
Jiuhe Village is buzzing with excitement as the annual Wangguo Festival kicks off today! From July 30 to August 3, families in Qonggyai County, Xizang are celebrating a bountiful harvest with age-old traditions that bring the community together. 
This ritual, rooted in the Yarlung Zangbo River valley, has been a cornerstone of Wangguo Festival's celebration, making it more grandiose than the Tibetan New Year in Xizang's agricultural regions.
