Tibetan

Author: Feng Xiaoping
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Publish Date: 1995-08-01
Features: The content of this series mainly includes brief histories of various ethnic groups, their socio-economic conditions in the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, cultural characteristics, customs, and current development status. The compilers are mostly experts who have long been engaged in ethnic studies, many of whom personally participated in the national ethnic surveys organized by the Chinese government in the 1950s. These scholars have solid academic foundations, and in their writing, they not only cite abundant historical documents but also utilize a wealth of precious field survey materials, giving the book a distinctive originality. Additionally, in terms of compilation style and writing, this series also pays attention to knowledge and interest. It can be said that with one volume of ethnic knowledge in hand, one can understand the basic profile of an ethnic group. As a result, after its publication, the book received strong affirmation from domestic and international experts and scholars, as well as widespread praise from readers. It has now become one of the essential books for understanding and studying China's ethnic minorities.
The iconic architecture of the Tibetan ethnic group is the Potala Palace. The Potala Palace consists of two main parts: the Red Palace and the White Palace. It is built on the mountainside, entirely of stone and wood. The main building has 13 floors and stands 119 meters tall, stretching 36 meters from east to west, with nearly 10,000 rooms. From a distance, the complex of buildings appears layered and majestic, exuding a powerful and imposing presence.