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15:01 August 25th, 2009

Tibetans welcome mountain spirits

Posted by: Ed Stoddard
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Every summer the green hills of Rebkong are home to unique celebrations during which local Tibetans believe the mountain gods visit villagers — and each other — through human mediums.

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See a report on these colorful celebrations by my colleagues Christina Hu and Lucy Hornby here and a picture slideshow here.

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