The Tibetan Opera, considered a "living fossil" of Tibetan culture, has many forms and schools of art due to different natural conditions, customs, culture and traditions, as well as dialects of the region. It is generally divided into two sects—the Blue Mask and the White Mask—Juemulong belonging to the Blue Mask sect.

These photos?were taken at?Nyangra Folk?Customs Resort in Lhasa, Tibet, September 12, 2009. [Uking

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