Public HolidayHigh Significance
Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival)
ཞོ་སྟོན།
viernes, 14 de agosto de 2026 – jueves, 20 de agosto de 2026
Details
- Country
- 🏔️ Tibet
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Medium Impact
- Impact Description
- Major tourism event in Lhasa; hotels fully booked; Drepung Monastery and Norbulingka see massive crowds; opera performances draw large audiences
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 2 months before
Notes
Week-long festival featuring giant thangka unveiling at Drepung Monastery, Tibetan opera, and yogurt feasting. One of the most popular festivals.