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Lost in LOSAR EP1|Sonam Losar: When does New Year begin in Shigatse, and why?

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The 2026 New Year special, "Lost in LOSAR epsoide 1: Sonam Losar" is here! As the new year begins, Stephen Rancourt who is from Canada but has been living in China for years sets foot in Xizang Autonomous Region for the first time, choosing to celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar in Shigatse. But do you know why Shigatse celebrates the Tibetan New Year earlier than other regions? Tune in to find out more about this unique cultural experience!

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