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happystuff
2-24-20, 8:11am
Happy Tibetan New Year of Mouse-Iron - Tashi Delek and Happy Losar!
razz
2-24-20, 10:21am
Interesting! Does this start a new calendar year for them? How do you celebrate it? There are so many cultural/national celebrations to enjoy.
happystuff
2-24-20, 5:58pm
Interesting! Does this start a new calendar year for them? How do you celebrate it? There are so many cultural/national celebrations to enjoy.

Yes, I guess it does. I don't celebrate it beyond sending prayers and wishes to those at my temple, HHDL, etc. One of my children drives the current resident monk to English classes and has been invited - along with others - to the New Year dinner he is making. I'm sure I will hear all about the foods and, hopefully, some celebrations and customs.

I used to think the Tibetan New Year followed the Lunar New Year calendar, but I have since learned that is incorrect.