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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
As the Spring Festival and Xizang New Year approaches, Lhasa is filled with a festive atmosphere. Butter sculptures, a traditional Tibetan New Year's gift, are becoming increasingly popular in the market.
They are made using brightly colored yak butter. Craftsmen knead it repeatedly by hand in cold water, shaping it while simultaneously cooling it. They then skillfully use a wooden knife to carve patterns of the sun, moon, stars, leaves, flowers, and animal figures. The finished elements are assembled and secured to a shield-shaped wooden base, creating vibrant, realistic compositions. Each skillfully crafted piece conveys warm wishes for prosperity and happiness in the new year.
Photo by a Xinhua News Agency correspondent.
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