Tibetan People: How We Live and Thrive on the Roof of the World?

Good morning and Tashi Delek to all my beautiful people from all over the world. Hope you are having an amazing day. This is Jamyang and welcome back to my channel. Today I'm here in Sokshen in Nachu Prefecture and this time I want to share you a knowledge about Tibetan daily life from sunrise to sunset. Dreaming of exploring Tibet and experiencing local life, let us make it happen. At Tibet Vista we create amazing trips that let you dive deep into Tibetan culture and daily traditions. Your unforgettable Himalayan adventure begins with us. Come explore together. We take care of everything including all required permits so you can relax and enjoy the journey. No stress, just adventure. Welcome to Tibet Vista. Yeah we chose Tibet Vista because of the experience of one of our friends a couple of years ago. He raved about it so much that we just thought we had to come along and see for ourselves. Welcome to Tibet. Welcome to Tibet. Tibetans have a unique way of life shaped by the high altitude Tibetan plateau. Their bodies have adapted over generations making them some of the few people who can thrive in such extreme conditions and Tibetans are known for their warm welcoming nature. They treat guests with great kindness. Their culture is deeply spiritual with strong ties to Buddhism. 90 percent of Tibetans live in rural areas working as farmers or nomadic herders. They grow crops at very high altitude around 4,500 meters and they raise animals like yaks and sheeps at even higher elevations which is 4,800 meter to 5,000 meters and that's higher than most mountains in Europe and actually very few people in the world can farm or herd animals at such heights. Tibetans have mastered living in this tough but beautiful environment and nowadays there is a big difference between life in villages and cities. Many people move to Lhasa during winter because the climate is better which helps to protect their health especially as they get older or after retirement. They buy new houses there hoping their children can get a better education in the city and do you know the current house price in Lhasa they range from 8,000 to 10,000 per square meter and most people can afford this because even the lowest incomes are around 4,000 to 5,000 per month while the average salary here is 8,000 to 10,000 per month and in Tibet nomads earn money mainly by selling dairy products like butter cheese and meat. They also collect and sell valuable herbs such as which are in very high demand and villagers make a living by growing and selling grains, fruits and vegetables. Some also raise chickens and duck for extra income and to help improve their lives the government provides them with different job opportunities and projects to increase their earning. Disabled people and others who need help get strong support from the government so life in Tibet today is great and nowadays Tibetans don't have to worry about food or housing and so many families want to buy nice cars like Toyota which is very popular these days and now let's see how Tibetans spend their day. Their mornings usually begin early with prayer and religious activities and many older Tibetans start the day by praying, meditating or doing prostrations at their home and then they go for kora, a walk around sacred place or monastery. They also offer water while chanting mantras and at the same time parents prepare breakfast, wake up their children and milk the cows or yaks and after that they let animals out of the yard, they collect animal dung dried outside and use it later as fuel for cooking and heating their homes especially in winter and children often study on their own until their parents take them to school. Most kids spend a lot of time studying. In school they learn many subjects in a single day such as Tibetan, Chinese, English, math, science, social studies and more. In the past it was easier for people in Tibet to get government jobs which means the jobs are much stable but now the education system has improved and there are more private companies and job opportunities however this also means that children have to study much harder to qualify for these jobs because the requirements are much higher than before. Right now let's get back to the topic so after finishing their morning chores the whole family gathers to worship they burn incense and hang colorful prayer flags while wearing neat and beautiful traditional clothes this custom was very common in every Tibetan household as they believed it brought good luck and fortune and after the worship the family eats breakfast together in the living room most of the time they eat Tsampa roasted barley flour which is stable food in Tibet and it is usually mixed with butter tea and it is also considered a healing food helping with malnutrition diabetes and poor appetite and in my experience many visitors to Tibet are very curious about Tibetan food and drinks and here is most Tibetans eat meat especially yak meat and mutton the meat is usually dried or cooked however many older Tibetans avoid eating chicken fish and other types of meat and the most popular traditional beverage is barley beer or barley wine it is natural and healthy drink with no chemicals to make it barley is fermented for two days before serving and this drink is very common in many areas in Tibet and as a saying the barley is the first grain which is brought to the Himalayan region in Tibet by dog so dogs are considered as loyal and brave that in every Tibetan family used to give the first offering of every meals to the dog and from the early morning onward Tibetans lead busy yet fulfilling lives ensuring each day is joyful and meaningful and in the afternoon they continue working on daily chores some tend to household tasks while others spin wool in the yard crafting thread and clothes and after finishing their daily chores in the afternoon many people enjoy going to the hot springs for a bath some might believe that Tibetans rarely wash and only bath once a year but this is far from the truth over the decades habits have changed significantly now people often bath or relax in natural springs after work and on the high plateau the milt and dry climate means that frequent bathing isn't as necessary as in hotter or more humid regions the clean fresh air and cold temperatures naturally keep the body feeling fresh even without daily showers and when the men have free time they enjoy playing games their favorite is dice game called sho usually played by three people and this game is very popular in different regions and is the most common form of entertainment among Tibetan men although it involves gambling it has been passed down through generations as a traditional custom and originally brought from Mongolia as the late afternoon sun dips they climb the hills to bring their cattle back home and in the evening families gathers to relax sharing stories or joining in lively community gatherings all right then that's all about today's video the Tibetans daily life and hopefully you enjoyed it and if you like this video please don't forget to give this video a thumbs up and if you have any questions about Tibetan daily life please don't hesitate and leave a comment below this is Jamyang welcome to Tibet I'm the one who can show you the real Tibet bye