For Tibetan people, who have devoutly worshipped Tibetan Buddhism for more than 1,300 years, festivals are usually religious anniversary than mundane carnival.

Tibetan Buddhism has a profound influence on the many festivals in the region. Many of the festivals have evolved into purely religious events due to the fact that Tibetan people, long faced with extremely harsh natural conditions and heavy labor, have continually yearned for the blessings and protection of Buddha. They indeed believe that Buddha will help them effect a change in their fate.
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The Tibetan calendar, which is quite similar to the lunar calendar followed in areas home to members of the Han Nationality, lists festivals in almost every month.

The festivals in Tibet are very important not only for religious purposes, but also for social life and entertainment. Through most are designed to teach illiterate people through dance, theatre and chants about the significance of important happenings or religious lessons, they are a welcomed occasion for people to meet each other.