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From: China Tibet Online 2011-01-21 08:02:00
by: Kristen Zhang
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Gorgeous butter sculptures

Butter sculpture is one of the three famous ancient Tibetan Buddhist traditions of Kumbum Monastery. Yak butter and dye are used to create temporary symbols for the Tibetan New Year and other religious celebrations.[Photo/China Tibet Online]

Butter sculpture is one of the three famous ancient Tibetan Buddhist traditions of Kumbum Monastery. Yak butter and dye are used to create temporary symbols for the Tibetan New Year and other religious celebrations.[Photo/China Tibet Online]
　
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