New Exploration of Cultural Tourism | Shigatse, Xizang: Music Tour at the foot of Mount Everest Food Festival | Music | Shigatse, Xizang

Release time:Apr 14, 2024 18:09 PM

Stepping into the snowy plateau is a thrilling journey, and reaching Mount Everest is even more fascinating.

In the evening of August, the afterglow of the sunset falls on the small town of Mount Everest. With a gentle breeze and the coolness of the plateau, a music and food festival at the foot of Mount Everest has begun. The tall and cold snow capped mountains appear gentle and tender at this moment, as if listening to the song of the plateau at the foot of the snow capped mountains.

On site of the Everest Music and Food Festival. Danzeng Nubu Photography


New Exploration of Cultural Tourism | Shigatse, Xizang: Music Tour at the foot of Mount Everest Food Festival | Music | Shigatse, Xizang

Mount Everest Town, located at the foot of Mount Everest in Zhaxizong Township, is the closest town to the base camp of Mount Everest at an altitude of 5200 meters. It is a must pass destination to tourist attractions such as Mount Everest, Luozi Peak, and the eastern slope of Mount Everest Gamagou.

The melody of music and the aroma of delicious food interweave here, and the warmth and noise resonate at the quiet foot of Mount Everest. This music and food festival has attracted thousands of tourists from all over the world. Mr. Zhang from Liaoning said, "I originally planned to go directly to the base camp of Mount Everest. When I passed by Zhaxi Zongxiang, this music and food festival attracted me." He decided to stay for two more days before continuing his journey.

Tourists and actors take a group photo. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Zengnida


New Exploration of Cultural Tourism | Shigatse, Xizang: Music Tour at the foot of Mount Everest Food Festival | Music | Shigatse, Xizang

Enjoying a visual and auditory feast in the "ultimate scenery" is a unique experience.

Mount Everest in the morning light. Danzeng Nubu Photography

"This is the highest peak in the world, and coming here is success, let alone experiencing the music scene at the foot of Mount Everest. It's amazing," Ms. Zheng from Guangdong told reporters.


New Exploration of Cultural Tourism | Shigatse, Xizang: Music Tour at the foot of Mount Everest Food Festival | Music | Shigatse, Xizang

"In recent years, there have been more and more tourists at the foot of Mount Everest. Through food and music, many tourists have deeply experienced the charm of Mount Everest." Yuan Jun, the head of Zhaxi Zongxiang Township, said that he believes this will have a positive impact on local culture, tourism, and economic development.

The local audience is watching the performance. Danzeng Nubu Photography

Xiao Wenhai, Director of the Culture and Tourism Bureau of Dingri County, Shigatse City, Xizang Autonomous Region, said that in the past two years, Dingri County, together with the Shanghai Tibet Aid Working Group, has built Everest Town into a benchmark project for rural revitalization. With the continuous improvement of infrastructure and the upgrading of the tourism industry, hotels and homestays in Everest Town have also emerged, providing many employment opportunities for local farmers and herdsmen.


New Exploration of Cultural Tourism | Shigatse, Xizang: Music Tour at the foot of Mount Everest Food Festival | Music | Shigatse, Xizang

Zaxi Zongxiang villager Mimalam said, "The Music and Food Festival has allowed more people to understand the town of Mount Everest and enriched our lives."

Tibetan opera performances at the Everest Music and Food Festival. Danzeng Nubu Photography

This year, Zaxi Zongxiang has opened 12 new homestays and hotels, as well as 5 catering establishments, providing more than 40 job opportunities, becoming a shining business card of the "Huan Zhufeng Ecological and Cultural Tourism Circle".


New Exploration of Cultural Tourism | Shigatse, Xizang: Music Tour at the foot of Mount Everest Food Festival | Music | Shigatse, Xizang

The music performance at the Everest Music and Food Festival. Danzeng Nubu Photography

In addition to music and cuisine, several folk song and dance performances with strong regional characteristics were also organized on site. Tibetan opera, Guozhuang, as well as traditional Shigatse songs and dances such as Dingri Luoxie and Jiaxie, took turns performing, and applause occasionally rang out in the crowd.

Tibetan actors perform in Guozhuang. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Zengnida


New Exploration of Cultural Tourism | Shigatse, Xizang: Music Tour at the foot of Mount Everest Food Festival | Music | Shigatse, Xizang

The actors are performing a fixed day Luoxie dance. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Zengnida

Roasted whole lamb is being made. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Ding Zengnida

"Until the end of August, we will use a series of activities such as live music singing, fireworks and delicious food, and the unique campfire evening party of Mount Everest town, showcasing the charm of Mount Everest town in a way that young people enjoy today, and welcoming guests from all directions with sincerity and enthusiasm," Zhu Dongfeng, Deputy County Mayor of Dingri County, told reporters.


New Exploration of Cultural Tourism | Shigatse, Xizang: Music Tour at the foot of Mount Everest Food Festival | Music | Shigatse, Xizang

Video: Dan Zengnobu, Zhu Cong

Poster production: Li Minghui

Jointly produced by Xinhua News Agency and Xizang Branch


New Exploration of Cultural Tourism | Shigatse, Xizang: Music Tour at the foot of Mount Everest Food Festival | Music | Shigatse, Xizang
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