Losar

Losar is the Tibetan New Year, it is the most important celebration in the Tibetan calendar. It is celebrated in February although the exact date changes due to the fact that it runs off the lunar calendar. Losar is a 3 day or 3 part festival. The first day is spend celebrating with family. The second and third day, are for sharing gifts with friends and meeting distant relatives. As well as visit monasteries and make offerings. Through out the holiday there are many activities that symbolism a new beginning and purification. Special food is made, people wear new clothes even buildings and houses are washed.