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Pray for blessings

As a distinctive traditional festival among the Tibetan people, the Erecting Arrow Festival is a religious ceremony where people seek divine protection through the worship of mountain gods. The most thrilling moment occurs when people shoot arrows into arrow-piercing platform, releasing colorful prayer flags that fill the air. Amidst the smoke , the monks perform rituals, the ritual is reaching a climax amid the deafening cheers of the crowd.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: China
Camera: ILCE-7RM5
Copyright: © Qi Cui