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People dance to celebrate the Tibetan New Year in Doilungdeqen of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Feb. 17, 2018. The Tibetan New Year, known as Losar, is the most important festival in the Tibetan calendar. Losar is a time for family reunions. It is marked by religious rituals, long prayers, horse racing, family gatherings and feasts. Celebrations of the Tibetan New Year usually last for 15 days. Local people also participate in activities including Tibetan opera performance, folk dancing, archery and wrestling. (Xinhua/Nam Jer)