Tibet is a place that has a very unique culture. The people here have been living the same lifestyle for hundreds of years. While still maintaining their traditional values, they have also become modernized. This makes Tibet a place like no other in the world.
The Tibetan Buddhism plays an important role in Tibet's culture. Their religion affects everyday life for the people. Most people who follow the religion try to meditate at least once a day, which is an important spiritual release for them. The most important figure in Tibet is the Dalai Lama. He is the spiritual leader and greatly respected in their culture. In fact, in most areas of Tibet, it is illegal to possess or sell images of the Dalai Lama. Nearly 99% of the population are Tibetan Buddhists. Since communist rule, more than 99% of monasteries have closed. There is also a small numbers of Muslims, Christians, and Hindus as well.
Tibetans have great respect for the elderly people in the family. Younger generations treat the elderly with great respect and honor. Arranged marriages are still the cultural norm in Tibet.
Nomads reside in the high grassland, remote regions of Tibet. These regions are snow covered and have cold harsh climates. The Nomads in these remote areas herd mostly sheeps and yaks. Pastoral nomadism is a part of life here, they are always on the move depending on the season. Most of their diet relies on Yak, which are unique to this area in the world. They use yaks for milk, meat, transfer materials, to farm, and to make clothes from their fur.
Tibet has a unique calendar based on the people who practice Tibetan Buddhism. As shown in the chart, each day of the week is symbolized by a specific planet. Each year is specified by some kind of animal, for example 2014 is the year of the horse. Tibet's culture and calendar both rely on each other.