Tibetan culture and customs reflect the history, politics, economy, psychology, and culture of the Tibetan people. They cover a wide range and manifest in a diverse form, from food, clothing, entertainment, particular forms of funeral service and Tibetan Buddhism.
Tibet’s culture is unique in the world. Due to its geographic and climatic conditions and it has formed its own unique customs over thousands of years. To the world, It is one of the last remaining authentic cultures in the world.
While the development of Tibetan culture has great influence by neighbouring cultures from China, India, and Nepal. The Himalayan region‘s remoteness and inaccessibility have preserved distinct local influences and stimulated the development of its distinct culture.
Tibetan Buddhism has exerted a particularly strong influence on Tibetan culture since its introduction in the seventh century.
Buddhist missionaries who came mainly from India, Nepal, and china introduced arts and customs from India and China. Art, literature, and music all contain elements of the prevailing Buddhist beliefs, and Buddhism itself has adopted a unique form in Tibet, influenced by the Bon tradition and other local indigenous beliefs.
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